# Macron says France sees signs Russia is preparing to mobilize 300,000 more men

https://mins.news/en/item/73051

- Meduza, 2026-09-24 21:24 UTC
- World
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/09/25/macron-says-france-sees-signs-russia-is-preparing-to-mobilize-300-000-more-men

> French President Emmanuel Macron said tensions were rising across Europe as Russia increased hostile actions. He said France considered a Russian mobilization of 300,000 people plausible and had seen several signs of preparations, while urging readiness for possible drone and cyberattacks.

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