French presidential frontrunner Emmanuel Macron is being targeted by Russian media and internet attacks from within Russia with the goal of helping the election campaigns of his pro-Moscow rivals, his party chief said on Feb. 13.
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A man dressed up with a costume depicting Former French Economy Minister, founder and president of the political movement "En Marche !" (On the move!) and candidate for the France's 2017 presidential elections Emmanuel Macron (R) parades in the streets of Nice during the 133rd edition of the Nice Carnival on February 11, 2017 in Nice, southeastern France.