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Russia accused of cyberattacks on Paris Olympics and French election

A French soldier patrols near the Eiffel Tower in Paris. France has accused a Russian-linked hacking group of targeting key institutions, including those involved in national security and the 2024 Olympic Games. AFP - JOEL SAGET

France has formally accused Russia’s military intelligence agency of carrying out cyberattacks against French institutions, including Emmanuel Macron’s 2017 presidential campaign and organisations linked to the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot raised the accusations at the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday and urged Moscow to stop the attacks.

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