A Paris administrative court has dismissed an emergency appeal filed by Xenia Fedorova, the former director of RT France, challenging her expulsion from the country and the freezing of her assets.
The tribunal's decision upholds the Interior Ministry's order, which accuses Fedorova of undermining the fundamental interests of the state by promoting policies aimed at destabilizing public order.
The ruling marks a significant escalation in France's enforcement actions against Russian state media.
By rejecting the appeal, the court has effectively closed the immediate legal avenue for Fedorova to remain in France, solidifying the government's stance that her activities pose a threat to national security.
The asset freeze remains in effect, preventing her from accessing funds held within the jurisdiction.
This development follows the Interior Ministry's initial announcement in July, which cited Fedorova's role in disseminating propaganda as the basis for the expulsion.