European Union sanctions former RT France chief Xenia Fedorova for spreading pro-Russian narratives

On September 24, 2026, the European Union imposed sanctions on Xenia Fedorova, a Russian commentator and former head of RT France, for spreading pro-Russian narratives. The sanctions, proposed by France and Germany, include an asset freeze and travel ban across all EU member states. Fedorova was expelled from France in August after losing an appeal against a deportation order. She had been active on French media outlets like CNews and Europe 1 after RT France was banned in 2022. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said France and the EU would continue to counter Russia's destabilizing activities.