French govt warns right-wing TV channel about rebroadcasting expelled pro-Putin pundit
Summary
France’s government criticized the conservative TV channel CNews for planning to broadcast Xenia Fedorova, a Russian commentator who was expelled from France over allegations of spreading pro-Kremlin propaganda. The interior minister warned that allowing her back on air could lead to criminal charges because she was formally removed for harming national interests.Key Facts
- Xenia Fedorova was expelled from France in August for spreading pro-Kremlin propaganda.
- She lost a court appeal against her expulsion and the freezing of her assets.
- Fedorova previously led the French version of Russian state TV channel RT, banned in France after Russia invaded Ukraine.
- The French interior minister said her return to TV "contravenes" the expulsion order and could cause legal action.
- Conservative TV channel CNews said Fedorova will appear again on air via video link.
- Fedorova denies the accusations and claims her expulsion is censorship.
- She was outside France when the deportation order was enforced and was never physically removed.
- The case raises concerns about pro-Kremlin influence in French media.
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