Macron cites a growing Russian 'hybrid' threat and orders an infrastructure protection plan

French President Emmanuel Macron has asked his government to prepare a plan to protect critical infrastructure against drone and cyberattacks. He described an intensifying Russian hybrid threat. Macron spoke Friday after meeting political leaders at the Elysee Palace. He cited recent threats to Europeans and France, specifically mentioning drone and cyberattacks. The European Union describes Russian hybrid activities as including sabotage and disinformation.

Macron warned that these attacks would not go unanswered and accused Moscow of trying to intimidate Europeans. He also plans to convene a Group of Seven meeting to address the energy crisis linked to conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine.

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