France Says Russia Conducting Info Campaign Targeting It Over Ukraine Support
French Foreign Ministry spokesperson Pascal Confavreux said in remarks to Radio Classique that Russian activity extends beyond Ukraine and includes influence efforts directed at France.
“Russia is ... attacking Ukraine first and France second,” Confavreux said, according to reports.
He also described Europe as facing pressure from multiple directions, stating that the continent is “under attack” from both east and west.
Confavreux linked part of this geopolitical pressure to the European Union’s global influence, pointing to socioeconomic indicators such as lower poverty levels and higher life expectancy compared with other regions, which he said contribute to Europe’s international visibility.
“This attractiveness should not be underestimated, nor the fact that we are being targeted,” he added, according to reports.
He further noted that France is likely a secondary target of Russian information operations, particularly because of its diplomatic stance in support of Kyiv.
The remarks come amid the continuing Russia–Ukraine war, which has been ongoing since 2022 and has resulted in significant civilian casualties and widespread regional instability.
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