Russian hybrid attacks against Europe intensifying, says Macron
- 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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France is preparing to counter Russian hybrid attacks, and the Government is developing a plan to protect critical infrastructure.
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that the threat of hybrid attacks by Russia against Europe and France has intensified. At a press conference at the Elysee Palace, Macron said he had ordered the development of a plan to protect critical infrastructure and defense industry facilities in the face of this threat. He stated that France has been the target of Russian hybrid attacks in recent weeks, which will not remain "unanswered", forei…
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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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France is raising its guard against Russia after Emmanuel Macron warned that Moscow's alleged hybrid threat has intensified across Europe. Macron ordered stronger protection for critical infrastructure and defence sites against drone and cyberattacks, citing recent incidents including the attempted Leipzig airport attack that Germany attributed to Russia. Paris says the campaign is designed to intimidate Europe and weaken support for Ukraine, bu…
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