French Chief of Staff Warns of Russian Threat in Europe
Daily Pulse
April 9, 2026
French Chief of Staff Warns of Russian Threat in Europe
In a recent address to the French National Assembly’s Defense Committee, General Mandon characterized the ongoing conflict in Ukraine as an ‘open war’ and expressed significant concern over Russia’s potential threat to Europe.
Moscow has dismissed these assertions, with Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stating that Russia does not pose a threat to any nation that does not intend to become a center for anti-Russian activities. Mandon previously warned in the fall of 2025 that Russia was preparing for a confrontation with European nations by 2030. This report was broadcast on April 9, 2026, by Deutschlandfunk.
For journalistic integrity, this report was summarized from: deutschlandfunk.de