Event Brief
Macron warns of Russian hybrid attacks on France
By The BriefBrief · Sources (5)
Filed: Sep 18, 2026 at 9:08 AM ET
UPDATED Sep 19, 2026 at 7:09 AM ET
Summary: French President Emmanuel Macron met major party presidential candidates at the presidential palace and warned about Russian “hybrid attacks.” The meeting also addressed rising fuel costs and energy threats ahead of France’s presidential election.
WHO: Emmanuel Macron
WHAT: Macron warned that Russia could carry out “hybrid attacks” and sought to step up France’s energy defence in a meeting with major party presidential candidates.
WHEN: Sep 19, 2026 at 5:52 AM ET
WHERE: France
WHY: Macron reacted to energy threats and public anger linked to rising fuel costs amid the wars in Iran and Ukraine.
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