Preparations for war started; France prepares people

If approved by Prime Minister François Bayrou, the 20-page brochure will be sent to households before the summer, according to French media. The brochure will be divided into three parts: advice on how to protect yourself and your loved ones, what to do if a threat becomes imminent - with a list of emergency numbers, radio channels and a reminder to close doors and windows if the threat is nuclear, and details on how to get involved in community defence, including applying for reserve units or fire brigades.

They will also suggest putting together a survival kit that should contain at least six liters of water, a dozen cans of food, batteries and a flashlight, as well as basic medical supplies including paracetamol, bandages and saline, Europe 1 radio reports.

Macron: Russia has become a threat to France and Europe

"The purpose of this document is to ensure the population's resilience to all types of crises, whether they are natural, technological, cyber or security," said a spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office.

The French Prime Minister's office did not respond to the Guardian's request for confirmation of this information.

The report comes after Emmanuel Macron said France would accelerate and increase orders for Rafale fighter jets, urging the country's air force to prepare if it is to avoid war.

Earlier this month, Macron urged France and Europe to prepare to face the Russian threat and the possibility of an American withdrawal from the continent.

"I want to believe that the US will stand by us, but we have to be ready if they don't," he said in an address to the nation.

"Russia has become, at this moment and in the years to come, a threat to France and Europe," he added.