Macron: Turn out the lights and brace for Russian gas cut-off

French President Emmanuel Macron (Michel Euler, Pool/AP)

President Emmanuel Macron has warned French citizens to prepare for a total cut-off of Russian natural gas by supporting alternatives, having public lights switched off at night and engaging in a period of nationwide energy “sobriety”.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine and ensuing sanctions have aggravated other factors driving up prices for energy and other goods.