France Orders Expulsion of Former RT Editor Ksenia Fedorova

By AFP July 29, 2026 Ksenia Fedorova. Video grab France has ordered Russian journalist Ksenia Fedorova to leave the country over allegations that she spreads Kremlin propaganda across French television and radio, the interior ministry said Wednesday. The French newspaper Libération cited the expulsion order, which accused Fedorova of acting "as a conduit for disinformation campaigns orchestrated by the Russian authorities" aimed at "destabilizing public order" in France. Fedorova used to serve as editor-in-chief of RT France, part of the Kremlin-funded RT news network. RT France was shut down in 2023, a year after President Vladimir Putin ordered Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. However, Fedorova remained in France and secured roles as a commentator within conservative billionaire Vincent Bolloré's media empire. She has regularly appeared on the CNews television network and Europe 1 radio station, while also writing a column for Le Journal du Dimanche, frequently echoing the Kremlin's positions on Ukraine and the West. Read more about: France , Journalists Sign up for our free weekly newsletter Our weekly newsletter contains a hand-picked selection of news, features, analysis and more from The Moscow Times. You will receive it in your mailbox every Friday. Never miss the latest news from Russia. Preview Subscribers agree to the Privacy Policy We sent a confirmation to your email. Please confirm your subscription. A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent." These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia. We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help. Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact. By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us. Once Monthly Annual Continue Not ready to support today? Remind me later. × Remind me next month Remind me Thank you! Your reminder is set. We will send you one reminder email a month from now. For details on the personal data we collect and how it is used, please see our Privacy Policy. Read more Film Critic Yekaterina Barabash Appears in France After Escape From Russia Barabash, who faces up to 10 years in prison for spreading “false information” about the army, said she plans to request political asylum. 2 Min read Le Monde Criticizes ‘Disguised Expulsion’ of Reporter From Russia The French newspaper said Russian authorities revoked the press accreditation of its Moscow correspondent Benjamin Quenelle. 1 Min read Olympic Organizers Confirm Russian Journalists Stripped of Accreditation TASS said the withdrawal of its journalists' accreditation was "completely unexpected" and came after the journalists arrived in France. 2 Min read Russian State Media Says France Rejected Olympic Accreditation Request Five RIA Novosti sports correspondents received letters informing them that the event organizer had not approved the requests they filed in February. 1 Min read