Russia cannot sway French through ‘intimidation’, says Le Pen
The Kremlin this week ordered the seizure of Russian subsidiaries of several big French businesses, along with the subsidiary of Swiss food giant Nestle.
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen declared on Saturday that Russian intimidation will not sway French policies ahead of next year's presidential election. Her party's chief, Jordan Bardella, joined her in condemning Russia's hostile actions against France. Despite being friendly with Moscow in the past, the two politicians from the National Rally (RN) party distanced themselves from the Kremlin.
Their joint statement came after Russia ordered the seizure of Russian subsidiaries of several major French businesses, including Nestle. Kremlin's actions were aimed at countries that support Ukraine, which Russia has invaded. French President Emmanuel Macron hosted a meeting of political leaders to discuss the growing threat from Moscow, but Le Pen did not attend.
Rivals accuse her of cozying up to Russian President Vladimir Putin, despite her party's previous loan from a Moscow bank and her condemnation of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Le Pen said Russia cannot dictate France's policies through intimidation, threats, or any destabilization actions.
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