Published on 18/09/2026 – 16:18 GMT+2 • Updated

16:20

Emmanuel Macron has condemned what he calls Russia’s “intent” to “intimidate” and to “undermine efforts to support the Ukrainians”. In his view, “the outcome will be the opposite”.

The French president was speaking after a confidential meeting at the Élysée with the main presidential candidates or their closest associates.

Macron warned the “nature of Russian aggression and threats in Europe is changing”.

One example cited by Macron was the discovery of a drone loaded with explosives at Leipzig airport this summer. “We are not intimidated because we know that what is at stake in Ukraine is our…

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