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Russian hybrid attacks against Europe intensifying, says Macron

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The French president says he has tasked the government with protecting critical infrastructure and defence industry sites.

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  • Reported by BBC News and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:00:58 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. Macron orders plan to protect France critical infrastructure against 'Russian hybrid attacks'

  4. Why does Canada want to join the Europe-led JEF military partnership?

  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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