Day: October 22, 2026

Zelenskyy described the discussions as substantive and thanked the Finnish government for its continued cooperation and the strong relationship between the two countries, UATV English reported.

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The agreements include a new package of support for Ukraine and additional arrangements designed to expand opportunities for joint projects.

Ukraine and Finland also agreed to make greater use of Finland’s satellite capabilities, which Zelenskyy said are important for Ukraine’s defense and resilience. The cooperation involves Finnish companies Nokia and ICEYE, although the president did not disclose further details of the arrangements.

The agreements also provide for additional support for Ukraine’s logistics and energy sectors, which remain key targets of Russian attacks. Zelenskyy highlighted plans to increase the number of locomotives available to Ukraine, provide more energy equipment, and allocate funding to protect energy infrastructure.

The latest agreements deepen Ukrainian-Finnish cooperation as Kyiv works to strengthen its defense capabilities, maintain transport and energy operations, and prepare critical infrastructure to withstand continued Russian attacks.

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The Culture Ministry urged institutions under its supervision to take measures to ensure visitor safety, protect staff and preserve artworks amid concerns over potential unrest, Anadolu Agency reported.

Authorities are strengthening security ahead of nationwide protests scheduled for October 24. Jean-Didier Berger, France’s minister delegate to the Interior Ministry, told BFMTV that security forces would maintain a “maximum level of vigilance.”

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Security deployments are expected to be 20% higher than during demonstrations on October 17, Berger said. Leave has been canceled and personnel recalled, while Sentinelle military forces and specialist police units, including the GIGN and RAID, are also due to be deployed.

President Emmanuel Macron said demonstrations not organised by trade unions would be banned in the coming days, particularly over the weekend, “wherever possible.” Regional prefects will review requests submitted by unions.

Authorities have already banned demonstrations across Lyon and in central Toulon for Saturday. Shopkeepers have also been urged to secure their premises and remove objects that could be used to cause damage.

The measures follow protests held nationwide last weekend by Yellow Vest demonstrators and students over the cost of living and fuel prices. Clashes and damage to businesses and public buildings prompted local authorities to impose curfews in some areas.

Trade unions have also called a nationwide strike and day of protests for November 5.

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The CSD said Thursday that it had acted on its own initiative, asking the tribunal to determine whether Tebas’ comments could constitute a serious violation under Article 76.4.b of Spain’s 1990 Sports Law. The provision covers public acts considered to undermine sporting dignity or decorum, Anadolu Agency reported.

Tebas made the comparison in a post on X on October 16, referring to the communication methods used by Real Madrid TV and comparing them with techniques employed by Joseph Goebbels, Nazi Germany’s propaganda minister.

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The LaLiga chief later said his comments concerned communication techniques rather than Nazi ideology or Real Madrid supporters.

Real Madrid condemned the remarks as unacceptable and called for Tebas to resign immediately as LaLiga president and vice president of the Spanish Football Federation.

CSD President Jose Manuel Rodriguez Uribes also criticised the comparison and urged Tebas to apologise to the club.

In response to the referral, Tebas accused the sports council of failing to address what he described as Real Madrid’s repeated allegations against LaLiga and Spanish refereeing.

“Defending the competition also requires responding to those who constantly discredit it,” Tebas wrote on X. “It’s part of my responsibility. And I’m going to keep exercising it.”

The tribunal will assess whether there are grounds to open disciplinary proceedings. Potential penalties for serious infractions include warnings, fines or suspension.

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