French President Emmanuel Macron orders the government to prepare and implement measures to protect France’s critical infrastructure and defence-related sites from increasing Russian “hybrid” threats. He says Russia’s hybrid threat has “intensified” and frames it as part of broader “shadow” operations.
The reports describe the scope of the response as planning aimed at shielding key systems and sensitive defence and technology locations, including against drone and cyberattacks. France 24 and DW report Macron’s announcement following discussions in Paris with political party leaders about international developments, including the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine. The Local adds that France’s interior minister meets regional prefects to step up vigilance in response to the hybrid threat.
Across outlets, the main difference is emphasis: some focus on the need for a national plan and protection measures, while others highlight the role of coordination and increased regional vigilance. All accounts attribute the move to Macron’s assessment that Russian covert tactics are escalating.
