Suspects in Louvre jewel heist arrested near Paris, prosecutor says
Summary
Suspects in the Louvre jewellery heist have been arrested near Paris as one was about to flee the country. Meanwhile, the Kremlin has commented on the status of a potential Putin-Trump summit and US sanctions on Russian oil companies.
Key Points
- Two men from Seine-Saint-Denis were arrested in connection with the Louvre jewellery theft.
- The stolen jewels included pieces from French royalty, worth an estimated $102 million.
- Paris prosecutor condemned the leak of information regarding the arrests, which could hinder the investigation.
- The Kremlin denied cancellation of a Putin-Trump summit and addressed US sanctions on Russian oil firms, calling them unfriendly.
- Russia intends to prosecute those involved in confiscation of frozen Russian assets.
