General Thierry Burkhard has labeled Russia as a "lasting, close threat," asserting that France's unwavering support for Ukraine has positioned it as Russia’s main adversary in Europe, highlighting various aggressive Russian maneuvers.
Russia Declares France as Its Primary Adversary in Europe
Russia Declares France as Its Primary Adversary in Europe
In a significant announcement, French military head warns of Russia's ongoing threat and its focus on France amidst European tensions.
In a rare press briefing held in Paris, General Thierry Burkhard, the head of the French military, underscored Russia’s intensifying threat to Europe, specifically targeting France as its primary adversary. Burkhard characterized Russia as a persistent military menace, stating that despite severe casualties in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, it continues to arm itself for a prolonged war. He projected that by 2030, Russia’s military might would significantly recover, posing an alarming danger to Europe’s eastern borders.
Highlighting the Kremlin's frequent declarations of animosity towards France, General Burkhard reiterated President Putin's sentiments about considering France as his primary European adversary. "Putin said it, 'France is my main adversary in Europe'," Burkhard noted. He remarked that Russia has engaged in various hostile activities against France, including satellite jamming episodes and submarine patrols across the North Atlantic and Mediterranean regions.
Additionally, Burkhard pointed out covert operations, such as spreading misinformation related to public health crises and inflammatory acts aimed at altering the societal landscape in France. He emphasized the significance of France's staunch support for Ukraine, indicating that destabilizing France could trigger wider implications for Europe. “There’s a real need for awareness,” he warned, emphasizing France's designated threat level.
The general’s outlook coincides with a recent poll indicating that 48% of Russians perceive France as the nation most adversarial to Russia, reinforcing the prevalent narrative of escalating tensions between the two nations.
Highlighting the Kremlin's frequent declarations of animosity towards France, General Burkhard reiterated President Putin's sentiments about considering France as his primary European adversary. "Putin said it, 'France is my main adversary in Europe'," Burkhard noted. He remarked that Russia has engaged in various hostile activities against France, including satellite jamming episodes and submarine patrols across the North Atlantic and Mediterranean regions.
Additionally, Burkhard pointed out covert operations, such as spreading misinformation related to public health crises and inflammatory acts aimed at altering the societal landscape in France. He emphasized the significance of France's staunch support for Ukraine, indicating that destabilizing France could trigger wider implications for Europe. “There’s a real need for awareness,” he warned, emphasizing France's designated threat level.
The general’s outlook coincides with a recent poll indicating that 48% of Russians perceive France as the nation most adversarial to Russia, reinforcing the prevalent narrative of escalating tensions between the two nations.
