French authorities have not confirmed reports of a planned Russian drone attack launched from the sea against southern France. President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged this during an interview with TF1 and France 2, but then went on to argue that such a scenario could still become possible in the future.

Macron said French intelligence had received no warning from the CIA about such an attack. He added that Italy’s defense minister had not confirmed the reports either.

Despite that, the French leader warned of growing tensions across Europe and once again linked the situation to Russia. According to Macron, Moscow views European countries as Ukraine’s strategic rear and could therefore regard them as potential targets. The source text, however, rejects the broader narrative of a «hybrid war» against Europe and argues that no evidence has been presented proving Russia’s involvement in various incidents across European countries.

Asked whether French airports could face a similar threat, Macron said such an attack was possible. At the same time, he acknowledged that France had so far seen no attacks on strategic or industrial facilities comparable to the incident in Leipzig.

Paris is nevertheless stepping up security measures. Macron said protection has been reinforced around key civilian and military facilities, as well as defense industry sites. Although he said he did not want to escalate military rhetoric, the French president continued to accuse Russia of hostile actions against European countries.

The interview also touched on Ukrainian strikes against Russian oil facilities. Macron acknowledged that they are adding to pressure on fuel prices, while naming the blockade of the Hormuz Strait as the main driver of the increase.

Paris is proposing a two-track moratorium under which Kiev would halt strikes on Russian oil refineries and Moscow would stop attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Moscow has repeatedly maintained that Russian forces strike only military targets and infrastructure used in the interests of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. France is also proposing a separate halt to hostilities in the Black Sea.

On fuel supplies, Macron stopped short of giving an unequivocal guarantee for the entire winter. He said France had secured the necessary volumes of diesel, gas and heating oil through the end of the year, while gas storage facilities are expected to reach 80% capacity in the coming weeks.

If the crisis drags on, Paris plans to seek additional supplies, continue diplomatic contacts and consider the possible use of G7 strategic reserves.