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Macron Orders Plan to Protect France's Critical Infrastructure Against 'Russian Hybrid Attacks'
Macron said France will bolster critical infrastructure and defense sites after warning that Russian hybrid attacks have intensified.
French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Friday that Russian hybrid threats against France and Europe have "intensified," calling on the government to prepare a plan protecting critical infrastructure.
Macron stated the intimidation aims to weaken efforts supporting Ukraine, citing recent drone strikes in Leipzig, Germany, and warnings from Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk about Nato's eastern flank.
Tasked with protecting "most sensitive" defense industry and technology sites, the government will also call a meeting with the European Commission to discuss gas stocks and energy cooperation.
The upcoming energy meeting provides an opportunity to consider "possible release or unlocking of strategic reserves" in coming weeks while strengthening cooperation and avoiding unnecessary tensions between partners.
Party leaders discussed the security impacts of ongoing wars in the Middle East and Ukraine during a meeting at the Elysee Palace, reflecting broader concerns about geopolitical stability.
The French president warns that the hybrid aggressions of Moscow have been increasing in the country and in Europe and assures that “they will not be left without an answer”
As the war launched by Russia in Ukraine progresses towards its fifth year, the European allies of Kiev warn of an increase in the acts of sabotage orchestrated by Moscow in their territories.
The "nature of Russian aggression and threats in Europe is changing", warned the French president after having received in the Elysée the party leaders and candidates in the presidential election of 2027.