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France is Russia's 'main enemy' says head of French army this Friday

  • General Sir Patrick Sanders warned that the UK must bolster its defenses against potential Russian aggression, noting a possible invasion by 2030 and the need for added infrastructure like bunkers and air defenses.
  • France's Chief of the Defense Staff, Thierry Burkhard, emphasized a rising threat of foreign surveillance and disinformation targeting France, stating that Russia views France as a 'main enemy.'
  • Burkhard highlighted the need for European nations to increase defense capabilities and criticized Russian activities in various domains, particularly in space and hybrid warfare.
  • Both military leaders criticized the UK and European defense strategies, urging more funding and innovative technology to counteract the threats posed by Russia.
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Sobotage of maritime infrastructures, satellite manoeuvres and disinformation. In a rare notice, Head of State-Maor of the Armed Forces charges Russian hybrid operations against France.

·Portugal
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The military member Thierry Burkhard spoke, two days before the traditional speech to the armies of the President of the Republic, to take a look at the conflicts whose impact on the country.

·Paris, France
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Russia is likely to militate space, while its subaquatic activity is also "extremely worrying", said a French high-level general in a recent press conference, Politico.

·Romania
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Le Télégramme broke the news in on Friday, July 11, 2025.
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