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France under fire over Ukraine weapons deliveries
France under fire over Ukraine weapons deliveries
World
by  AFP

France has repeatedly been in critics' sights over its lower level of military support to Ukraine compared with allies, but officials and experts say capacity rather than political will is at the root of the differences.

Sahel military coups only help jihadists: analysts
Sahel military coups only help jihadists: analysts
World
by  AFP

Burkina Faso's new rulers say they seized power to better fight jihadists, but history in the Sahel suggests the coup will merely stoke turbulence and division, benefitting the insurgents, analysts say. A new junta led by 34-year-old Captain Ibrahim Traore seized power in Burkina Faso last week, in the second such power grab since January blamed on failures to quell jihadist attacks.

Putin, the leader dreaming of Russian grandeur at any cost
Putin, the leader dreaming of Russian grandeur at any cost
World
by  AFP

Restoring Russia to its rightful place among the world's great powers has obsessed President Vladimir Putin, whose offensive in Ukraine was to be the culmination of over 20 years of iron-willed leadership. Just days before the launch of the Ukraine offensive, French President Emmanuel Macron worried of a Putin "more unbending, more isolated."

EU leaders struggle for common response to energy crisis
EU leaders struggle for common response to energy crisis
World
by  AFP

EU leaders meeting in Prague on Friday looked to bridge divisions on how to tackle soaring energy prices as they grapple with the fallout from Russia's war on Ukraine. But it was the sharp disagreements over how to tackle the energy crisis that were the major focus of attention as the 27 nations wrangled over the best plan to try to bring down prices.