Russian authorities have barred the entry of French journalists Paul Gaugo and Ariane Shiman in response to the expulsion from France of Russian journalist Ksenia Fedorova, former RT France bureau chief, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
In addition to journalists, the restrictions also affected French deputies Arthur Delaport and Sacha Hoya.
According to Zakharova, all four participated in the persecution of Ksenia Fedorova and openly asked for her deportation from France.