French authorities have ordered the expulsion of Xenia Fedorova, the former director of RT France, accusing her of disseminating Kremlin-backed disinformation.
The Interior Ministry issued the directive on July 29, marking a significant escalation in France’s efforts to counter Russian propaganda operations on its soil.
Fedorova, a prominent figure in the French media landscape, was cited for her role in spreading narratives aligned with Moscow’s geopolitical interests.
The move underscores Paris’s zero-tolerance policy toward foreign interference in domestic information spaces.
By targeting a high-profile media executive, French officials are sending a clear message to other actors involved in similar activities.
This action aligns with broader European Union initiatives to safeguard democratic institutions from external manipulation.