French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that Russian hybrid attacks against Europe are intensifying, as he ordered his government to strengthen protection for critical infrastructure and defence industry sites.
Macron said the government had been tasked with safeguarding infrastructure considered critical to European security, along with sites linked to the defence industry. His warning identifies Russia as the source of the alleged attacks but does not provide details of specific incidents or methods.
The instruction places the protection of infrastructure and defence-related facilities at the centre of the French government’s response. It comes amid Macron’s assessment that the threat facing Europe is becoming more serious.
No further details were provided on the sites involved, the measures being introduced or any timetable for their implementation. The latest position is that the French government has been directed to act on the threat and protect the affected sectors.
