EU sanctions Russian pundit Xenia Fedorova after expulsion from France

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The European Union on Thursday imposed sanctions on Russian commentator Xenia Fedorova, whom France expelled in August over claims that she was disseminating "pro-Russian narratives" in the country.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:45:30 UTC.

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