Russian Columnist Xenia Fedorova 'Abroad' and Won't Return to France Without Suspension of Expulsion Order, Lawyer Says

Russian columnist Xenia Fedorova is currently located abroad and has indicated she will not return to France unless the expulsion order against her is suspended or annulled. Fedorova, who previously served as the director for the French version of a Russian state television channel, was reportedly on vacation when she received notification of the measures taken against her.

Her legal representative conveyed that Fedorova was already overseas for a holiday when she learned about the expulsion proceedings. The lawyer emphasized that his client's return to France is contingent upon the suspension or cancellation of the expulsion decree. She has also expressed her intention to challenge this decision through legal means.

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My client was already abroad, on vacation, when she was informed of the measures taken against her. She only plans to return to France when the expulsion order has been suspended or annulled.

The situation involves Fedorova's status in France, following actions taken by French authorities. Further details regarding the specifics of the expulsion order and the grounds for her intended legal challenge are expected to emerge as the situation develops.

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She intends to contest this decision.