French court found Marine Le Pen guilty in an embezzlement case, potentially impacting her political future; the verdict could lead to her being declared ineligible to run for office, affecting her candidacy for president in 2027. The trial involved accusations of misusing EU funds to pay party staff, with prosecutors seeking a guilty verdict and prison sentences for all defendants, including a hefty fine for the party itself. Le Pen denied any wrongdoing, arguing that the funds were used legitimately for parliamentary work, and expressed concern over disenfranchising her supporters if she is unable to run for office in the future.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,213 | Russia-Ukraine war News
Here are the key events on day 1,213 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.On June 21, Russian drone and missile attacks damaged energy infrastructure in central Ukraine, injuring one. In political developments, Ukraine and Russia exchanged more POWs, while Putin discussed military advances in Sumy and affirmed opposition to weapons of mass destruction, amidst concerns over Russia's economic stability and NATO relations. Need More Context? 🔎
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