'Not an infringement on freedom of expression': French minister defends expulsion of Russian pundit
Summary
France expelled Russian commentator Xenia Fedorova for sharing Kremlin propaganda on French TV. French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said the expulsion does not limit freedom of expression but protects the nation's fundamental interests.Key Facts
- French authorities ordered Xenia Fedorova, a pro-Kremlin commentator, to leave France.
- Fedorova was accused of spreading Russian government propaganda on French television.
- She is currently under house arrest and must report daily to police.
- Interior Minister Laurent Nunez stated the expulsion is not against freedom of expression.
- Fedorova's lawyer plans to appeal the expulsion order.
- Fedorova has worked with media owned by French billionaire Vincent Bolloré.
- RT, a Russian news network where Fedorova once worked, is banned in France since 2022.
- French officials say similar views will still be expressed by others in the country.
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