Russian hybrid attacks against Europe intensifying, says Macron
Macron said the plan will cover drone and cyberattacks and that France will convene a G7 energy meeting in coming weeks.
- On Friday, French President Emmanuel Macron ordered the government to prepare a plan protecting critical infrastructure and defense sites from Russian drone and cyberattacks, citing an "intensified" hybrid threat.
- Officials describe recent provocations as "shadow operations," including drone flights and cyberattacks intended to intimidate European nations into reducing military support for Ukraine.
- Interior Minister Laurent Nunez mobilized state services to increase vigilance, while authorities monitor risks similar to an alleged state-sponsored drone attack on Leipzig airport last month.
- Macron also announced France will host a G7 meeting in the coming weeks to coordinate energy crisis responses and consider options to unlock strategic gas reserves.
- Asserting "we are not intimidated," Macron vowed these provocations will not go unanswered while maintaining Europe's security depends on continued support for Ukraine against Russia.
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Paris. French President Emmanuel Macron yesterday ordered a plan to protect France from possible attacks on critical infrastructure, after ensuring that Russia is “multiplicating attacks” against European interests.
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