The key facts
- Patrick Molinoz claims the violence in French cities was planned
- He calls Russian interference 'quite definite', primarily on social media
- Molinoz stresses that the wave of riots is 'completely different' from previous protests
Statement about planned violence
French politician Patrick Molinoz, vice-president of the Association of Mayors of France, said that the recent violence in France was 'planned' and described Russian interference as 'quite definite'. According to him, the interference 'definitely took place on social media', and 'some of the attacks were planned'.
Wave of riots in French cities
French cities have recently been gripped by waves of violence and protests, accompanied by large-scale looting and destruction in major cities. Molinoz noted that this wave is 'completely different' from previous protests. The politician's statement is cited by Euronews; the publication provides no independent confirmation of his claims.
