Zelensky in Paris: Macron pledges no 'respite' for Russia despite Mideast war

AI Briefing

• – French President Emmanuel Macron vows to keep pressure on Russia to end Ukraine invasion, US partially lifts sanctions on Russian oil amid rising energy prices.
• – Macron's stance contrasts with Washington's decision to allow some Russian oil sales, sparking concerns Kyiv's allies will be aided by Putin.
• – US move seen as a calculated gamble to cool oil prices ahead of mid-term elections, but may embolden Putin's Russia.