France to Summon Russian Ambassador Over Cyberattack Campaign Targeting Europe

On July 13, 2026, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced plans to summon the Russian ambassador in response to a widespread cyberattack campaign attributed to Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB). The attacks have targeted at least ten European countries, including France, with aims of espionage and sabotage. Specific targets included government ministries, companies, and critical infrastructure, such as rail systems. France plans to impose sanctions on nine individuals and four entities linked to the cyber activities. The French government has stated that it successfully detected these attacks and has significantly enhanced its cybersecurity defenses. The European Union is also considering additional sanctions against Russia in light of these developments. This incident follows previous accusations against Russia for similar cyber activities, particularly against German politicians and military personnel earlier in the year.

Key Points: • France will summon the Russian ambassador due to a cyberattack campaign attributed to Russia. • Sanctions will be imposed on nine individuals and four entities linked to the cyber activities. • The attacks targeted multiple European countries, focusing on government and infrastructure systems.