NATO braces for rising Russian threats in cyber and space

"Russia is targeting the Alliance's grey zones, such as space and cyberspace," writes "Le Figaro." "American and European capabilities are uneven, and cooperation in these areas is still in its infancy," adds the daily.

The most pessimistic NATO estimates indicate that Russia needs about three to four years to regenerate forces exhausted by the war in Ukraine, reports the newspaper.

"If this period is well utilized, it will allow allied forces, mainly European, to replenish stockpiles. Currently, stockpiles are at their lowest level and are insufficient for conducting a prolonged war," assesses the French daily.

The newspaper recalls that during the Cold War, NATO was preparing for a land invasion by the Warsaw Pact countries, the military alliance led by the Soviet Union.

"Europeans would have to hold their positions until reinforcements arrived. Today, the West also assumes limited Russian invasions to test the Alliance's resilience, or complex operations combining traditional areas of operations with new battlefields, such as cyberspace, outer space, the seabed, or the fight for influence," writes "Le Figaro."

The daily "Le Monde" notes that the presence of French President Emmanuel Macron in Washington is very discreet. The politician, who likes to emphasize his participation in important international meetings and wanted to be at the forefront of support for Ukraine, remained discreet at the Alliance summit, writes the daily.

The newspaper indicates that due to the political chaos in France caused by the recent parliamentary elections, which were won by the left, Macron has also been "weakened on the international stage."