French weekly Sunday newspaper
Amid Cannes backlash, Xenia Fedorova’s public role in Bolloré’s media empire has intensified scrutiny of Kremlin-linked messaging in France. Sources describe a widening industry response to Bolloré’s influence across Canal+, CNews, Europe 1 and StudioCanal, with lawmakers and press groups calling for greater transparency.
France has ordered Xenia Fedorova, formerly head of RT France, to leave the country and frozen her assets for six months. An administrative court concluded the measures do not cause her immediate, serious harm. Fedorova remains a frequent commentator on outlets linked to Vincent Bolloré’s media empire, echoing Kremlin messaging on Ukraine and the West amid France’s looming 2027 presidential race.