RUSSIA EYES EUROPE? France and Italy Push Back on CIA Report, Say ‘Don’t Add Fuel to Fire’

A reported CIA warning of a possible Russian drone operation targeting southern Europe has triggered a sharp response from France and Italy. Spanish newspaper El Mundo reported that Russia could potentially use commercial vessels in the Mediterranean to launch Gerbera drones toward Spain, France and Italy. French President Emmanuel Macron denied that the CIA had informed France, while Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto also rejected the report as unsubstantiated. Macron nevertheless warned that a Russian attack against Europe remains plausible, highlighting the wider threat of Russian hybrid operations and the Leipzig/Halle airport incident. The alleged CIA warning remains disputed as Europe confronts growing concerns over Russian drones and security beyond NATO's eastern flank. #russia #russiadrone #cia #macron #france #italy #europe #nato #ukrainewar #mediterranean #drones #geopolitics #breakingnews #europesecurity #hybridwar #germany #spain Stay connected with Times Now World for real-time global news and analysis: 🌐 Read full coverage: https://www.timesnownews.com/world 📱 Instagram:   / timesnow.world   🐦 Follow us on X: https://x.com/TimesNow_World #timesnowworld #worldnews #breakingnews