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Macron calls emergency G7 meeting as Russian attacks on Europe grow

Reported by Varun Krishnan (Senior Writer) · Google News - UK World ·

✓ — also reported by BBC News - World

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UPDATE - follow-up to Russian hybrid attacks against Europe intensifying, says Macron - BBC: French President Emmanuel Macron is calling an emergency G7 meeting following a sharp rise in Russian hybrid attacks targeting France and the rest of Europe.

Official Response

Macron has ordered a special plan to protect France's critical infrastructure from these threats. The French leader warned that the nature of the security threat is shifting rapidly.

Wider Impact

Energy prices have surged as a result of the mounting pressure. Meanwhile, in the UK, opposition parties are urging local leader Burnham to follow Macron's example and take much faster action against the Russian threat.

ExplainerWhy this matters

What Happened

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for an emergency G7 meeting and ordered a national plan to secure vital infrastructure against mounting Russian hybrid attacks.

Why It Matters

Hybrid attacks combine cyber warfare, disinformation, and sabotage. This escalates tensions between Russia and Western nations, directly impacting European energy markets and public security.

What Happens Next

G7 leaders will coordinate a joint response at the emergency meeting, while European nations review and strengthen their domestic security measures.

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