Russia banned the entry of two French envoys.
Russia has barred the entry of French National Assembly deputies Arthur Delaporte and Sacha Houllier, as well as journalists Paul Gaugo and Ariane Chaman in response to the expulsion of former RT France editor-in-chief Ksenia Fedorova, Maria Zakharova said at a briefing.
"These are the same people who not only facilitated, but organized Fedorova's deportation from the country," she said.
According to her, the decision was made in accordance with the entry procedures law. "Any hostile actions against our country will not go unanswered. We do not close the section here. Wait for the rest," Zakharova added.
Fedorova headed RT France, which ceased operations after the accounts were blocked in 2023. In July 2026, French authorities ordered her to leave the country, accusing her of disinformation. Later, the European Union imposed sanctions on it.