France Summons Russian Diplomat Over Massive Cyberespionage Campaign

France has sharply escalated its response to Russian hybrid warfare. On Friday, July 17, the French foreign minister summoned the chargé d'affaires from the Russian embassy in Paris. The move follows a series of aggressive actions attributed to Moscow. These include acts of sabotage, drone flyovers, and a large-scale cyberespionage campaign. The General Directorate of Internal Security (DGSI) linked the cyberattack to Russian domestic intelligence. The campaign targeted French institutions and infrastructure. By summoning the Russian diplomat, France is sending a clear signal. It marks a significant shift from diplomatic caution to public confrontation over what officials describe as hybrid warfare.