# Europe Today: France faces backlash as Macron comes under fire; Putin opens door to Ukraine peace talks

https://mins.news/en/video/110667

- euronews, 2026-10-22 06:54 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwZGQpwYpCk

> France is preparing for another weekend of protests, while Macron faces criticism over his Gulf tour. Putin signalled readiness for Ukraine peace talks after meeting Steve Witkoff, and Hungary detained former central bank governor György Matolcsy over suspected fraud.

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