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France orders Russian journalist Ksenia Fyodorova deported

From Kathimerini · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Context piece
  • France has ordered the deportation of Russian journalist Ksenia Fyodorova, citing her role in spreading Russian disinformation.
  • Fyodorova, formerly of RT France and a commentator for conservative French media, is accused of undermining state interests.
  • Her employers and lawyer are protesting the decision, calling it a threat to freedom of expression, while Fyodorova remains under de facto house arrest.

France has issued a deportation order for Russian journalist Ksenia Fyodorova, the Interior Ministry announced. Fyodorova, who previously directed RT France and has recently appeared as a commentator on conservative French media outlets and the CNews channel, was instructed by the Interior Ministry to leave French territory.

causes damage to the fundamental interests of the state

— French Interior MinistryStated in the deportation order against Ksenia Fyodorova.

The order states that Fyodorova "causes damage to the fundamental interests of the state" by "disseminating her narratives in the media as a relay for disinformation campaigns conducted by the Russian authorities." French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot also accused Fyodorova of spreading Russian disinformation.

Fyodorova, described as the "voice of the Kremlin" in French media, will "immediately appeal" the ministerial deportation decision, her lawyer Emmanuel Pivinika told AFP. Reuters reported that Pivinika did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

disseminating her narratives in the media as a relay for disinformation campaigns conducted by the Russian authorities

— French Interior MinistryStated in the deportation order against Ksenia Fyodorova.

Fyodorova's employers, Canal+ and Lagardère groups, condemned the decision as a "very serious violation of freedom of expression and pluralism of opinions." In a joint press release, the groups, which own CNews, Europe 1, and JDNews, expressed their "full support for Ms. Fyodorova."

will immediately appeal

— Emmanuel PivinikaKsenia Fyodorova's lawyer, announcing her intention to contest the deportation order.

Fyodorova is currently under de facto house arrest in her Paris apartment and must report to a police station daily.

a very serious violation of freedom of expression and pluralism of opinions

— Canal+ and Lagardère groupsDescribing the potential impact of Fyodorova's deportation.
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Originally published by Kathimerini in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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