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Macron says 'CIA did not ​inform French services' of possible Russian drone attacks

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French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday denied a report by Spanish newspaper El Mundo that the US Central Intelligence Agency had warned European governments of possible Russian drone attacks from the Mediterranean.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:38:09 UTC.

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