France has ordered the expulsion of Xenia Fedorova, a former head of RT France, after authorities declared her a threat to national security.
The decision targets the Russian journalist for her role in disseminating Kremlin-backed propaganda across French television and radio platforms.
The move represents a significant escalation in Paris’s efforts to counter foreign influence operations.
By invoking national security grounds, French authorities have moved beyond regulatory restrictions on state media to direct action against individuals deemed to be spreading disinformation.
This approach underscores the growing priority placed on protecting the integrity of the public information space from external manipulation.
Fedorova’s expulsion highlights the deepening rift between France and Russia over information warfare.