EU sanctions Russian pundit Xenia Fedorova after expulsion from France
Summary
The European Union has sanctioned Russian commentator Xenia Fedorova after France expelled her for spreading pro-Russian messages. Fedorova was the former head of Russia Today (RT) France, which was banned after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.Key Facts
- The EU announced sanctions against Xenia Fedorova on September 24, 2026.
- France expelled Fedorova in August 2026 for spreading pro-Kremlin propaganda.
- Fedorova led the French version of Russian state media RT before it was banned in France.
- The EU includes 27 countries and issued the sanction notice in the Official Journal.
- French officials stated they aim to prevent Russian efforts to destabilize their democracy.
- After leaving RT France, Fedorova worked with media owned by French billionaire Vincent Bollore.
- Fedorova denies the accusations and called them censorship.
- She was reportedly abroad when the French deportation order took effect.
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