Macron hosts security council meeting ahead of planned weekend of protests – Europe live
Summary
French President Emmanuel Macron has called a meeting with ministers and intelligence officials to plan how to manage protests expected this Saturday in French cities. Meanwhile, Thailand, Malaysia, and China have warned their citizens to be cautious about travel to parts of Europe affected by unrest. In addition, Russian missile attacks continue in Ukraine, with heavy damage reported in several cities.Key Facts
- President Macron returned from a trip to the Gulf and held a security council meeting focused on upcoming protests in France.
- More protests are planned for Saturday in various French cities, causing government concern.
- Thailand advised its citizens to delay non-essential travel to European countries with ongoing protests, including France, Italy, and Spain.
- Malaysia warned its citizens in France to be careful because of the protests and unrest.
- China also cautioned its travelers to France to take safety measures after recent violence in French towns.
- French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu plans to meet political party leaders to discuss policing and the next presidential campaign.
- Ukraine experienced “massive strikes” from Russia overnight, hitting energy, medical, shopping, and residential sites in Kyiv and Odesa regions.
- Ukraine’s foreign minister emphasized that showing strength is necessary to stop the war, criticizing attempts at appeasement.
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