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Russia bans two French lawmakers, two journalists in tit-for-tat move

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Briefings

The Kremlin announced a retaliatory ban on two French journalists and lawmakers following the expulsion of a former RT France head. This tit-for-tat move occurred in late 2026, with the Kremlin citing the previous expulsion as the trigger for the new sanctions. The specific individuals sanctioned are not named in the provided evidence, and the exact nature of the retaliation remains unconfirmed beyond the stated retaliatory nature.

Key points

• The Kremlin announced a retaliatory ban on two French journalists and lawmakers following the expulsion of a former RT France head.
• The ban was triggered by the expulsion of a Russian commentator who previously headed RT France.

Context

In late 2026, Russia's Kremlin responded to the expulsion of a Russian commentator who had previously headed RT France. This action marks a retaliatory move by the Kremlin against French media and political figures.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single statement from the Kremlin's spokeswoman. The specific names of the two French individuals sanctioned are not provided. The exact nature of the retaliation beyond the stated retaliatory nature is not fully detailed.

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