Russian Embassy urged Russians in France to avoid the October 31 protests

The Russian Embassy in France warned citizens to be cautious in connection with the nationwide «Act III» protests scheduled for October 31. Demonstrations will take place in Paris and other cities; the authorities are stepping up security measures.

Otabek YusupovFirst published on tafs uz 31 October 2026 at 03:002 min read

The key facts

The Russian Embassy recommended that Russians avoid demonstration sites and follow information about restrictions
Protests called «Act III» are announced for October 31 near the National Assembly and city halls
According to the French Interior Ministry, about 410 thousand people took part in the October 24 actions; the CGT estimates the number at 800 thousand

Diplomats' warning

The Russian Embassy in France urged Russian citizens to exercise caution on Saturday, October 31, when mass demonstrations are expected in Paris and other cities across the country. The statement was published on the diplomatic mission's Telegram channel: «We call on everyone to remain vigilant, comply with the requirements of the French authorities, and avoid the sites of demonstrations and mass gatherings,» the message said. The diplomats also recommended following information about possible restrictions by checking announcements of street closures and bans on assemblies on the websites of French prefectures, city halls, and in local media.

What is announced for October 31

The upcoming actions are a continuation of the October protests against the rising cost of living and cuts in government spending, which trade unions and student movements have joined. The «yellow vests» movement announced a new stage of protests called «Act III»: the organizers called on participants to gather near the National Assembly building in Paris and outside the city halls of other cities.

The scale of previous actions and the authorities' measures

Estimates of the number of participants in the October 24 actions differ: according to the French Interior Ministry, about 410 thousand people took part, while the CGT trade union put the number of demonstrators at roughly 800 thousand. Clashes with police occurred in a number of cities. Against the backdrop of the unrest, the authorities deployed up to 70 thousand police officers and gendarmes; Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said that on October 31 special forces units and armored vehicles would also be used — armored vehicles, according to Life.ru, have already been spotted near the Élysée Palace.