Why Macron is warning against risk of Russian hybrid warfare in France
The French leader brought together presidential candidates and party leaders at the Elysée Palace on Friday for a confidential briefing on the evolving threat, as suspicious attacks and incidents continue to multiply across Europe.
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned of an intensified hybrid threat from Russia against France and other European countries. He met with presidential candidates and party leaders at the Elysée Palace to brief them on the evolving threat, which includes suspicious attacks and incidents multiplying across Europe.
Macron ordered the government to develop a plan to protect critical infrastructure, defense industry facilities, and technology companies from Russian hybrid attacks, including drone and cyberattacks. The interior minister had already met with regional prefects to strengthen vigilance in response to these threats.
According to Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, intelligence assessments indicate Russia could stage drone or missile attacks against countries supporting Ukraine, attempting to portray them as accidental. Macron stated that France would continue to support Ukraine and respond to Russian hybrid attacks, saying "this will not go unanswered".
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