Russia Rebukes Le Pen, Bardella Over Claims Moscow Intimidating France
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, 'Russia therefore poses no threat whatsoever; it threatens no one and blackmails no one.'
Russia has denied posing any threat to France or other European countries, rejecting assertions made by French National Rally leaders Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella. Le Pen and Bardella claimed Russia was employing intimidation and psychological pressure to influence France’s foreign policy regarding Ukraine. These accusations were made following incidents such as the decision to place assets of French retailer Auchan and Swiss company Nestlé under temporary administration.
- Russia denies threatening France or any other European countries.
- National Rally leaders Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella accused Russia of intimidation and threats.
- The RN leaders suggested Russia aimed to pressure France to change its foreign policy on Ukraine.
- Recent asset freezes of Auchan and Nestlé reportedly triggered the RN statement.
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