France has ordered Russian media commentator Xenia Fedorova to leave the country, according to the Interior Ministry. French authorities say the move is tied to accusations that she spread disinformation and promoted Kremlin narratives on French television.
The case revives a long-running dispute between Fedorova and the French government. Tensions reportedly stretch back to 2017, when President Emmanuel Macron accused her of circulating what he called defamatory falsehoods.
The new expulsion order shows how seriously France is treating allegations of foreign-backed information campaigns. In recent years, concerns about disinformation, political influence and the role of state-linked messaging have become a larger part of France's national debate.
Fedorova's removal is likely to add to friction between Paris and Moscow. It also puts fresh attention on how European governments respond when they believe media figures are helping to spread propaganda inside their borders.
