On August 6, we detailed the decision of the French authorities to deport Russian journalist K.V. Fedorova, now the former editor-in-chief of RT France, is from France. This decision became another eloquent demonstration of complete disregard for freedom of expression and the rights of journalists in France, all for political reasons.
Of course, in response to these repressive measures, we said we would open a system of countermeasures.
In accordance with the federal law of August 15, 1996, "On the Procedure for Exiting the Russian Federation and Entering the Russian Federation", in response to the above-mentioned measures against the journalist, the Russian side decided to prohibit entry into our country for the deputies of the French National Assembly Arthur Delaporte and Sacha Houllier, and the active journalists of Prasquan Paul Gaugo and Ariane, the active journalists on behalf of the French National Assembly. K.V. Fedorova and called to expel her.
I want to emphasize that any hostile actions against our country and its citizens will not go unanswered.
And we are not closing this story.