Konflikte: Frankreichs Le Pen geht auf Abstand zu Russland
Der französischen Rechtsnationalen wurde immer wieder Russlandnähe nachgesagt. Nun findet die Präsidentschaftskandidatin klare Worte und wirft dem Kreml Destabilisierung und Provokation in Europa vor.
Paris - French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has tightened her stance on Russia, stating that "we will never tolerate a foreign power, in this case Russia, from being able to dictate the political policy of our country through intimidation, threats, destabilization, or psychological pressure." Le Pen emphasized that France's foreign policy is decided in Paris, not Moscow.
She aims to become the presidential candidate in the upcoming spring election, currently leading in the polls with a good chance of making it to the runoff. Le Pen has previously faced criticism for not distancing herself enough from the Kremlin, such as receiving a loan from a Czech-Russian bank in 2014.
In a joint statement with Rassemblement National party chief Jordan Bardella, Le Pen distances France from Russia and acknowledges the legitimacy of debating France's diplomatic and strategic orientation. They suggest discussing the level of support for Ukraine and the conditions for providing it, but reject any form of external pressure.
The letter comes in response to Moscow's recent compulsory reorganization of Russian business activities, including the French supermarket chain Auchan. Simultaneously, Le Pen and Bardella mention "hostile actions in Europe" allegedly carried out by agents acting on behalf of Russia, which have increased in recent weeks.
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