The key facts
- French police unions warn of unpreparedness for new protests this coming weekend
- Macron is seeking oil and diesel supplies from Gulf countries amid rising fuel prices
- US envoy Steve Witkoff met with Putin in St Petersburg after talks with Zelensky and European leaders in Oslo
Protests in France and police resource shortages
The Euronews Europe Today bulletin of 22 October 2026 discussed preparations for another weekend of protests in France. Stanislas Gaudon from the Alliance Police union said the police are warning about a lack of resources and unpreparedness to cope with further unrest.
Macron's tour of the Persian Gulf
French President Emmanuel Macron set off on a tour of Persian Gulf countries, seeking to secure supplies of oil and diesel fuel amid rising fuel prices and growing unrest within the country. Correspondent Maya de la Baume examined why he chose this particular moment for the trip and how the protests are affecting his presidency.
Political crisis and position in the EU
French Socialist and Member of the European Parliament Jean-Marc Germain, speaking from Strasbourg, discussed the deepening political crisis in France, Macron's growing isolation, and the possible consequences of the unrest for the European Union.
The negotiating track on Ukraine
Euronews correspondent on Ukraine Sasha Vakulina analysed the meeting between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg. It took place after Witkoff's talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders in Oslo. The discussion covered how close a new round of peace talks is and whether Kyiv is signalling readiness for compromises.
Can Putin's peace proposal be trusted
Finnish MEP from the European People's Party Pekka Toveri, a former general and chair of the EU–Ukraine committee, reflected on whether Putin's peace proposal can be trusted and whether Europe is capable of sustaining aid to Ukraine.
