US EditionFrance is Russia's 'main enemy' says head of French army this Friday
FRANCE, JUL 11 – General Thierry Burkhard warned of Russia's hybrid war against France, including disinformation and cyberattacks, citing France as Moscow's main European adversary due to its support for Ukraine.
- On 11/07/2025, France’s Chief of the Defense Staff Thierry Burkhard labeled Russia as its main adversary in Europe, citing Putin’s own statement on the threat.
- On 11/07/2025, Russia designated France as its main European adversary, citing Paris’s unwavering support for Ukraine as the primary cause, according to French military officials.
- Russian hybrid tactics include disinformation, cyberattacks, espionage, undersea sabotage, satellite jamming, and nuclear submarine operations in key waters.
- Following Burkhard's warning, Macron plans major defense announcements on Bastille Day to boost European military capabilities against Russia's hybrid threats.
- Looking ahead, France plans to enhance its defense by integrating unmanned systems with crewed forces, as Macron’s upcoming speech will assess future modernization strategies.
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Russia is preparing for a long and widespread war and considers France its main adversary in Europe because of its strong support for Ukraine, said the Chief of the General Staff of the French Armed Forces, Thierry Burkhard. It was the first press conference by the French Chief of Staff since 2021, Index.hr reported.
France is Moscow's "main opponent" in Europe according to French Chief of Staff Thierry Burkhard. Hybrid war actions, espionage and sabotage alert Paris
French army chief says Russia sees France as 'main enemy in Europe' due to Ukraine support
The head of the French army, General Thierry Burkhard, attributed Russia's view of Paris as a primary adversary largely to France's unwavering support for Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion.
On 11 July, Moscow was at the heart of the press conference of the Chief of Staff of the French army. Three days before 14 July and during a very rare speech, General Thierry Burkhard claimed that Vladimir Putin had made France his main opponent in Europe. France is targeted because of its nuclear power in the integrated command of NATO, arms deliveries to Ukraine and the statement of the French President, who for a year and a half, ulcers the K…
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