Russian TV commentator Xenia Fedorova with Kremlin message sparks alarm in France
Xenia Fedorova, a Russian TV commentator, has sparked concern in France with her pro-Kremlin messages. She argues that maintaining good relations with Russia is essential for France's future, particularly as the country approaches significant elections. Despite the controversy surrounding her views, Fedorova continues to gain visibility in French media, raising questions about the balance between free speech and foreign propaganda.
- ▪Xenia Fedorova is a former director of the French version of the Russian state-run channel RT.
- ▪She has gained a wider audience in France despite RT France being banned after the invasion of Ukraine.
- ▪French officials express concern over her pro-Kremlin statements, highlighting the challenges of regulating foreign propaganda.
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Russian TV commentator Xenia Fedorova with Kremlin message sparks alarm in FranceSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxMs Xenia Fedorova, the former director of the French version of Russian state-run foreign language channel RT.PHOTO: AFPPublished May 29, 2026, 06:05 PMUpdated May 29, 2026, 06:05 PMPARIS – The soft-spoken commentator delivered her views in fluent, Russian-accented French, as she appeared this week on one of France’s most influential television channels.“Russia is capable of helping the French economy,” Ms Xenia Fedorova said on the rolling news channel CNews, insisting it would be “mandatory” for French President Emmanuel Macron’s successor in 2027 to maintain good relations with Moscow.Ms Fedorova is the former head of the French arm of the Russian…
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