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  "id": 8248433,
  "title": "Russian hybrid attacks against Europe intensifying, says Macron",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/russian-hybrid-attacks-against-europe-intensifying-says-macron",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T13:00:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC News",
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  "account": "French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed concern that Russia's hybrid attacks against Europe and France are becoming more frequent. During a press conference at the Elysee Palace, Macron urged the French government to develop a plan to safeguard critical infrastructure and defense sector sites from such threats. He confirmed that France had experienced Russian hybrid attacks in recent weeks, which would not go unanswered. Several European leaders have raised concerns that Russia may be testing their commitment to supporting Ukraine through potential attacks. Macron referenced a drone strike on Leipzig Airport in Germany last month, which he attributed to Russia, as well as Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's remarks about Russia planning drone and missile strikes on Poland and other NATO countries in Eastern Europe. The president emphasized that the aim of Russia's hybrid threat is to intimidate Europe and undermine support for Ukraine, but assured the audience that Europe was not cowed, as its security is directly tied to the outcome in Ukraine. He announced that the French government would be responsible for protecting critical infrastructure and sensitive defense industry facilities from drone and cyberattacks. Additionally, Macron stated that France would convene a G7 meeting to address energy concerns and discuss gas stocks with the European Commission. In the coming weeks, a G7 summit will focus on energy issues, aiming to enhance cooperation and prevent tensions between G7 nations and their key partners. Macron also hinted at the possibility of releasing strategic reserves during the summit.",
  "summary": "The French president says he has tasked the government with protecting critical infrastructure and defence industry sites.",
  "key_points": [
    "Russian hybrid attacks on Europe increasing, says Macron",
    "Drone strike on Leipzig Airport attributed to Russia",
    "French government to protect critical infrastructure"
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        "title": "🔴 Macron orders plan to protect France critical infrastructure against 'Russian hybrid attacks'",
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        "title": "Deadly strike on industrial zone in Zhytomyr as Russian attacks kill 6, injure 34 over past day",
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        "title": "Russian hybrid attacks against Europe intensifying, says Macron",
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        "title": "Macron orders protection of infrastructure against Russian hybrid attacks",
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        "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine",
        "title": "Rzeszów and Lublin suspend flights during Russian attacks on Ukraine",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/rzeszow-and-lublin-suspend-flights-during-russian-attacks-on-ukraine",
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      {
        "outlet": "Tempo.co English",
        "title": "France: Macron Orders Defense Against Russian Hybrid Attacks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/france-macron-orders-defense-against-russian-hybrid-attacks-8262549",
        "published": "2026-09-18T15:05:20.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Russian hybrid attacks against Europe intensifying, says Macron",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/russian-hybrid-attacks-against-europe-intensifying-says-macron-8275190",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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