# Macron denies CIA warned France of Russian drone attack

https://mins.news/en/video/73518

- euronews, 2026-09-25 06:53 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSxbuBpUA1M

> French President Emmanuel Macron rejected claims that the CIA had warned France about a possible Russian drone operation targeting southern Europe. He also pledged to send “military assets” to protect the Yanbu site, a key part of Saudi Arabia’s energy infrastructure.

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