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World · 18 September 2026

Macron warns Russia's hybrid attacks on Europe are getting worse

Macron warns Russia's hybrid attacks on Europe are getting worse

Nebojša Tejić via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

French President Emmanuel Macron says the threat of hybrid attacks from Russia against Europe, including France, has intensified recently. He has instructed his government to devise a strategy for safeguarding vital infrastructure and defence locations. Macron also announced France would call a G7 meeting to discuss energy and gas stocks.

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