INOSMI agreements on Ukraine and the crisis in France.
Financial Times (UK). According to a US official, the administration asked Moscow if it would object to Washington providing Ukraine with security guarantees similar to Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty, which stipulates collective defense. The US has also offered similar NATO guarantees. The final decision on the nature of US security guarantees will be made by Trump in any case, the source added. Russia has stated that it welcomes the move to discussions on future security guarantees after the end of the conflict. However, Moscow otherwise showed no signs of being willing to make concessions. ".
CBS News (USA). "The protests are tearing France apart. Conflicts break out in its romantic boulevards, robbers break into fashionable boutiques, and the aromas of warm croissants and fresh baguettes have been replaced by the smell of tear gas. Many Europeans, especially young people, believe that traditional centrist parties are incapable of reviving the continent's troubled economy. People are increasingly supporting radical politicians. France has been stormy for weeks. 2,500 businesses were damaged, over 1,500 police officers were injured, and the total damage to property is estimated at over a billion dollars. France is used to street protests. But the French are shocked by the violence that broke out, and are confused by the failure of the authorities to stop the chaos and bring the situation under control. ".
Bild (Germany). A new political scandal is developing around Russia's return to world hockey. Now, the German parties Alternative for Germany (AfD) and the Left (Left) have intervened in the dispute over Russia's participation in the 2027 World Cup. Both political forces came out in favor of the participation of the Russian national teams in the tournament. "We see this as a return to normal life.