# France Bars Xenia Federova’s Return | Europe News

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Podcast: [Europe News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now](https://stenobird.com/podcast/europe-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7498547)
Published: 2026-09-10T21:42:31+00:00
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France is cracking down again on Russian commentator Xenia Federova, who was expelled in August for spreading Kremlin propaganda and acting as an agent of influence. Despite that, conservative channel CNews plans to bring her back via video link — a move Interior Minister Laurent Nunez warns could trigger criminal charges. Federova, once head of RT’s French operations and now a fixture on Bollore-owned outlets, calls the ban censorship and claims she wasn’t physically removed since she was abroad at the time. But authorities are sending a clear message: no more leniency. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d3fc6b965aeda975

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