French Interior Minister: Downplaying The Russian Threat Is Irresponsible
France's Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez stated that the threat from Russia is real and that downplaying it is irresponsible. Le Figaro reports the French minister's statement, UATV English relays. As Nuñez noted, the threat of hybrid war from Russia is "real" and "well documented." "We're talking about a real threat, a threat that's well documented — the threat of the hybrid war Russia is…
The French Interior Minister, Laurent Nuñez, has declared that the risk of Russian aggression cannot be ignored, stating that downplaying this threat is irresponsible. According to Le Figaro, Nuñez emphasized that the risk of hybrid warfare from Russia is both real and well-documented. He further stressed that it would be irresponsible to underplay this threat.
Despite France not having recorded any drone overflights over its territory or serious acts of sabotage, Nuñez assured that the government will implement an infrastructure protection plan. This plan involves identifying facilities that require protection due to the hybrid war Russia is fighting. He added that this war is directed against infrastructure networks and defense-industrial capabilities, which support Ukraine.
President Macron, following a meeting with political party leaders on September 18, acknowledged the escalating Russian hybrid threat and ordered the preparation of a plan to safeguard critical infrastructure from it. The far-right party, National Rally, led by presidential candidate Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella, also expressed their firm stance against Moscow.
Reports suggest that France is anticipating Russian hybrid attacks on its infrastructure, potentially as early as next autumn.
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