France freezes assets of Russian propagandist Xenia Fedorova

The six-month asset freeze targets the former RT France director, who is already subject to an expulsion order. The move signals Paris is tightening enforcement against Kremlin-linked media figures.

By Handelsavisen Newsroom · Automated 2026-07-31 06:10 UTC · 1 min read Last updated: 2026-07-31 08:37 UTC

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The French government has imposed a six-month freeze on the assets of Xenia Fedorova, a Russian commentator and former director of RT France.

The measure was published in the Official Journal on Friday, July 31, and takes effect immediately.

Fedorova is already subject to an expulsion order issued by the Interior Ministry, but the financial restriction adds a new layer of pressure on her operations within the country.

Fedorova has been a prominent voice for the Kremlin in French media, and authorities have accused her of acting as a conduit for Russian propaganda.

The asset freeze is part of a broader effort by French authorities to counter disinformation and limit the influence of state-backed media outlets operating in France.

The move comes amid heightened tensions between France and Russia over the war in Ukraine and ongoing concerns about foreign interference in European media landscapes.