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Macron orders plan to protect France critical infrastructure against 'Russian hybrid attacks'

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: France 24

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Macron orders plan to protect France critical infrastructure against 'Russian hybrid attacks' — full report at France 24.

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  • Macron orders plan to protect France critical infrastructure against 'Russian hybrid attacks' — full report at France 24.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:24:42 UTC.

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  1. Russians go to polls against backdrop of Ukraine war and Putin’s tightening grip

  2. Poland's prime minister warns of Russian 'accidental' attacks on Ukraine's allies

  3. France’s Macron summons party leaders for talks on Mideast and Ukraine

  4. Macron orders plan to protect France critical infrastructure against 'Russian hybrid attacks'

  5. Russian hybrid attacks against Europe intensifying, says Macron

  6. Russian elections: 'Even the facade of opposition has gone'

  7. REPLAY: Macron orders plan to counter 'Russian hybrid attacks'

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