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France Expels Former RT France Head Fedorova, Citing Security Threats

7/29/2026

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France ordered the expulsion of Xenia Fedorova, former head of RT France, on July 29 2026, citing threats to state interests.
The interior ministry placed Fedorova under house arrest and required her to report daily to a police station.
The decree revoked her French residence permit, which had been extended for ten years in 2024.
Lawyer Emmanuel Piwnica said Fedorova will immediately appeal the deportation decision.

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France ordered the expulsion of Xenia Fedorova, former head of RT France, on July 29 2026, citing threats to state interests.
The interior ministry placed Fedorova under house arrest and required her to report daily to a police station.
The decree revoked her French residence permit, which had been extended for ten years in 2024.
Lawyer Emmanuel Piwnica said Fedorova will immediately appeal the deportation decision.