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Russian hybrid attacks against Europe intensifying, says Macron
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- French President Emmanuel Macron warned that Russia's hybrid attacks against Europe and France have intensified, posing a significant security threat.
- Macron has instructed the French government to prepare plans to protect critical infrastructure and sensitive defense industry sites from drone and cyberattacks.
- He emphasized that recent Russian actions aim to intimidate European countries and weaken their support for Ukraine, but France remains resolute in its security efforts.
- Macron referenced recent incidents, including a drone attack on Leipzig airport in Germany and warnings from Poland about potential Russian strikes on NATO's eastern flank.
- France plans to convene a G7 meeting to address energy cooperation and discuss gas stock issues with the European Commission to prevent tensions among member countries.
