Le Pen, Bardella Reject Russian ‘Intimidation’ Ahead of Vote
The National Rally leaders said France’s Ukraine policy should be decided in Paris, while Macron ordered a plan to protect critical infrastructure.
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President Dmitri Peskov's spokesperson called unacceptable statements by French faction leader Marín Le Pen that Moscow was allegedly trying to influence Paris's policies by threatening them. "We categorically disagree, we do not accept them," the representative of the Kremlin stressed. Previously, the politician accused the Russian side of hostile action because of the transfer to temporary management of the assets of French companies, handed o…
EADaily, 21 September 2026. Marin Le Pen, the leader of the French party, said that Russia was a threat to France, was completely false, as announced by the Russian President's press secretary, Dmitry Peskov, today, 21 September.
Russian President Dmitry Peskov's press secretary rejected Marín Le Pen's statement that Moscow was trying to influence French politics through threats. On the eve of the day, French politician, along with Jordan Bardella, stated that the foreign policy of the country should not determine the actions of foreign countries.
The RN candidate has issued this weekend a statement denouncing the risk of Russian interference in the presidential campaign, a notable change of tone.
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