In Georgia's Russian-backed Abkhazia, protesters demanded the resignation of their chief over an unpopular cope with Moscow. Aslan Bzhania, the president of the area, insists on staying, noting ongoing discussions with opposition leaders.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz ended a two-year standoff with Russia by calling Vladimir Putin, drawing criticism from Ukrainian President Zelenskiy for probably giving Putin leverage. Scholz inspired Putin to withdraw forces from Ukraine, in search of a path to peace.
In the meantime, Marine Le Pen faces authorized hurdles with French prosecutors demanding she be banned from workplace for 5 years for misusing EU funds. With the 2027 presidential election on the horizon, Le Pen's allies condemn it as a political witch hunt.
(With knowledge from businesses.)