Macron convenes G7 on energy, warns of Russian hybrid attacks as fuel prices surge
French president announces dedicated energy meeting amid soaring prices tied to US-Iran conflict and orders critical infrastructure protection.
President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that France would convene a G7 meeting focused on energy in the coming weeks as fuel prices rise amid ongoing US-Iran tensions. The announcement came after Macron met with party leaders to discuss the energy crisis and international security.
Macron also stated he had ordered measures to protect France's critical infrastructure from what he described as increasing Russian "hybrid attacks," though he did not elaborate on the specific nature of those attacks or the protective measures.
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- Macron addresses energy crisis, warns of 'hybrid attacks' — France 24 — English
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