France has ordered the expulsion of former RT television head in Paris, according to reporting by iDNES.cz, Deník N, EuroZprávy.cz, and Forum 24. French authorities accused the Russian journalist, identified in reports as Fjodorovová, of spreading Russian state propaganda. According to the coverage, the expulsion order prompted immediate backlash, with the journalist denouncing the decision as censorship directed at French President Emmanuel Macron.
Expulsion Order Targets Former RT Director
French authorities acted against the former head of the Russian state-backed network RT, ordering her to leave the country. According to Deník N, Paris pinned the expulsion on accusations that the journalist engaged in distribution of pro-Kremlin narratives.
According to EuroZprávy.cz, the journalist functioned as a voice for official Moscow messaging within France before authorities stepped in.
Accusations of Censorship and Reactions
Following the delivery of the expulsion order, Fjodorovová publicly condemned the move. According to Forum 24, she lashed out directly at French President Emmanuel Macron, characterizing the government’s mandate as an act of censorship.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the journalist targeted by French authorities?
According to reports from iDNES.cz and Deník N, she is the former head of the Russian state-backed television network RT in France, identified in coverage as Fjodorovová.
What are the specific reasons for the expulsion?
According to Deník N and EuroZprávy.cz, French authorities ordered her departure because they accused her of spreading Russian state propaganda.
How did the journalist respond to the French decision?
According to Forum 24, she criticized President Emmanuel Macron and labeled the expulsion order as censorship.
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