French President Emmanuel Macron stated on June 4 that Russian commentator Xenia Fedorova, accused of being the Kremlin's voice in French media, was already serving Russian state propaganda in 2017 and that "things have not changed."
Emmanuel Macron stated on June 4 that Russian commentator Xenia Fedorova, accused of being the Kremlin's voice in French media, was already serving Russian state propaganda in 2017 and that "things have not changed."
French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated that Russian columnist Xenia Fedorova, accused of being the Kremlin's voice in French media, was already serving Russian state propaganda in 2017 and "things have not changed." Fedorova's residency permit renewal in France sparked reactions, with Macron emphasizing adherence to national procedures.
Thibaut Bruttin of Reporters Without Borders criticizes the "Xenia Fedorova affair," arguing that defending "free speech" without journalistic independence and honesty undermines democracy. He labels Fedorova a Kremlin propaganda emitter, not a free speech martyr.
French continuous news channels saw a decline in viewership in May, reaching 8.7% audience share, the lowest since July 2025. This drop is attributed to early May holidays and a heatwave, with potential further impact from the upcoming Football World Cup. However, channel executives remain optimistic about regaining audiences with the return of international tensions or the presidential campaign.
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez denies state intervention in granting a 10-year residency permit to former RT France head Xenia Fedorova in 2024, citing administrative rules. Fedorova's pro-Russian stances and media appearances have drawn criticism.
Xenia Fedorova, ex-dirigeante de RT France, suscite l'inquiétude en France en raison de son influence croissante sur les médias du groupe Bolloré, notamment CNews et Europe 1, où elle défend les narratifs du Kremlin sur l'Ukraine.
Xenia Fedorova, ex-head of RT France, promotes Kremlin-aligned views on French TV despite EU sanctions, exploiting loopholes in disinformation laws.
