Marine Le Pen and the president of the French National Assembly, Jordan Bardella, sharply criticized Russia and rejected the idea that Moscow should influence France's decision-making. Their statements represent an unusually pronounced distancing from the Kremlin. Telex ↗
Le Pen was responding primarily to the seizure of assets belonging to the French retail chain Auchan. She declared that French foreign policy is decided in Paris, not in Moscow, and that France will not tolerate dictates from any foreign power. She also stated that the country will not make it easier for Russia to achieve its goals in the war in Ukraine. seznamzpravy.cz ↗
Bardella joined in condemning Russia. According to available statements, the party leadership rejected Russian pressure at a time when concerns about hybrid attacks are growing in France. The National Assembly, meanwhile, remains long divided on the question of relations with Russia. Politico Europe ↗
Le Pen was previously known for a conciliatory stance toward the Kremlin, and her contacts with the Russian leadership were described as friendly. Her current statements therefore mark a shift in her public rhetoric. Le Pen is among the leading candidates in the French presidential election planned for next year, while Bardella remains one of the party's most prominent figures. The National Assembly's further course will show whether a more critical stance toward Russia becomes a lasting part of its politics. HVG ↗
Le Pen and Bardella reject Russian influence on French politics
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Francii nebudete nic diktovat. Le Penová se poprvé tvrdě opřela do Putina
seznamzpravy.cz
| 15:17 20.09.
„Werden niemals tolerieren, dass eine ausländische Macht unsere Politik diktiert“, erklärt Le Pen
Welt
| 16:54 19.09.
France’s National Rally criticizes Russia in rare rebuke
Politico Europe
| 18:12 19.09.
Marine Le Pen: Frankreichs Le Pen weist Druck aus Russland zurück
Die Zeit
| 17:37 19.09.
Váratlan helyről kapott kritikát Putyin
Telex
| 13:55 20.09.
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