Macron orders protection of France’s infrastructure against Russian hybrid attacks

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Friday that Russia's shadow operations are becoming a growing threat across Europe, leading to the implementation of protective measures for the country's critical infrastructure against Russian hybrid attacks. Speaking after a meeting with French political leaders, Macron emphasized that the Russian hybrid threat against Europeans and France has intensified, particularly during his upcoming visit to the UN General Assembly next week.

Following discussions with presidential hopefuls and party leaders ahead of the upcoming election, Macron reported that Interior Minister had convened regional prefects to heighten vigilance in response to Russian hybrid attacks. The President directed the government to prepare a comprehensive plan to safeguard key infrastructure, sensitive defense industry and technology sites from drone and cyber-attacks.

Despite the Russian threats, Macron reaffirmed France's commitment to supporting Ukraine since the country's full-scale invasion in February 2022. He asserted that any shadow attacks from Russia would not go unanswered, as the intention behind such actions is to intimidate and undermine the support for Ukrainians. Macron emphasized that France is firmly determined to protect its security, as the ongoing situation in Ukraine directly impacts the nation's safety.