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

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What happened

President Emmanuel Macron on Friday said he had ordered measures to shield France's key infrastructure and defence industry sites from increasing Russian hybrid attacks.

Key facts

  • Reported by France 24 and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:15:39 UTC.

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  • Official statements or denials from the governments named
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  • Any follow-up decision, vote or deadline tied to the event

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

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

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

  3. Putin targets Nestle's Russian business as Kremlin tightens grip on Western assets

  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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