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France prepares to react as Russian hybrid threats intensify

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On September 18, French President Emmanuel Macron announced an increased Russian hybrid threat against France in recent weeks and promised a response. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez stated that all relevant government agencies would be mobilized to prepare for these new challenges, emphasizing readiness to counter the growing threats.

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Emmanuel Macron, the French president, warned that Russia's hybrid threats against Europe and France have intensified in recent weeks. During a news conference at the Elysee Palace, he noted specific incidents such as a drone attack on Leipzig airport in Germany last month and remarks by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk suggesting Russia was planning attacks on Poland and other NATO countries. Macron instructed the French government to prepare plans for protecting critical infrastructure and defense industry sites from these threats. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez announced that all relevant services would be mobilized to respond to new security challenges, emphasizing the need to be ready for any attack from Moscow without hesitation or response being left unaddressed. The meeting included more than a dozen presidential hopefuls and senior politicians discussing confidential intelligence assessments of current security issues.

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"In recent weeks, the threat — particularly the Russian hybrid threat — facing Europeans and France has intensified," Macron told reporters after meeting in Paris with political party leaders to discuss international developments.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-19

🔮 Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said on X that all relevant services would be mobilised.

2026-09-19 · The Straits Times

France prepares to react as Russian hybrid threats intensify · assertive framing

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France prepares to react as Russian hybrid threats intensify PARIS, Sept 18 - Russia has targeted France with hybrid attacks in the past few weeks, President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday, promising a response. asserted

Macron → prepare → response

Macron → face → developments

Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said on X that all relevant services would be mobilised. asserted

services → say → X

"The goal is clear: to mobilise all state services and local stakeholders so as to be ready to face these new threats." asserted

goal → mobilise → threats