The leaders of France's far-right National Assembly, Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardela, issued a rare condemnation of Russia, warning that Moscow would use intimidation, threats and destabilization to influence France.

The leaders of France's far-right National Assembly, Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardela, issued a rare condemnation of Russia, warning that Moscow would use intimidation, threats and destabilization to influence France.

"We will never tolerate a foreign power, in this case, Russia, seeking to dictate, directly or indirectly, the policy of our country through intimidation, threats, destabilization or psychological pressure."

The statement condemned Russia's seizure of assets belonging to French retailer Auchan and Swiss company Nestlé, calling it:

"A hostile action against the interests of France and the European countries."

Le Pen and Bardella also addressed hybrid threats linked to Russia, including the August drone attack at Leipzig airport, saying:

"No provocation, covert action or destabilizing effort can lead France to facilitate the achievement of its war goals in Ukraine." Source: POLITICO