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France threatens to expel Russian journalist Fedorova over alleged Kremlin propaganda

This photograph shows the book of Xenia Fedorova (C), the former director of the French version of Russian state-run foreign language channel RT which was banned in France after the Russian invasion o
This photograph shows the book of Xenia Fedorova (C), the former director of the French version of the Russian state-run channel RT, which was banned in France after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. © Xavier Galiana, AFP

France has ordered Russian journalist Xenia Fedorova to leave the country, the interior ministry said Wednesday, amid accusations that she spread Kremlin propaganda on French television and radio. Fedorova's lawyer said she would “immediately lodge an appeal”, while her employers condemned the order as a “particularly serious breach of freedom of expression”.

France has ordered Russian commentator Xenia Fedorova to leave the country, the interior ministry said Wednesday, after accusations she was churning out Kremlin propaganda on French television and radio.

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