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confiscated asset

France to Sell Late Putin Opponent's Riviera Chateau

Boris Berezovsky's multi-million-euro chateau was confiscated by French authorities in 2015, two years after he was found dead in exile.

'categorically disagree'

Kremlin Slams Macron Comments Over Russia's 'Subservience' to China

In an interview, Macron said that Russia, isolated by its offensive in Ukraine, had "entered a form of subservience with regards to China."

Zelensky Visits France After EU Honors Ukraine Fight 'for Europe'

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky landed in Paris Sunday for talks with French President Emmanuel Macron.

Drinks Group Pernod Ricard Announces Russia Pullout

The French drinks giant had faced public pressure over its continued business activities in Russia.

Embroiled in controversy

French DIY Retailer Leroy Merlin to Cede Control of Russian Stores

The company has been accused of allowing pro-Kremlin activists to use its delivery network to supply the Russian military.

Russian Uranium Delivery to France 'Scandalous' – Greenpeace

Greenpeace said the delivery confirmed France's dependence on the Russian nuclear industry, which is not covered by sanctions.

raising awareness

'Like an Animal': Replica of Navalny's Cell Set Up in Paris

His team set up the replica of his cell — "a prison inside a prison" — to raise awareness of the dire conditions he's held in.

Ukraine Calls Retail Giant Auchan 'Weapon of Russian Aggression'

Ukraine's foreign minister on Friday accused French retailer Auchan of being a "full-fledged weapon of Russian aggression" following a joint investigation...

friendly advice

Russia Warns Israel Against Supplying Arms to Ukraine

Releads with Russia's warning to Israel. Russia on Wednesday warned Israel against supplying weapons to Ukraine after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...

'transparently false'

U.S., U.K., France Jointly Reject Russia 'Dirty Bomb' Claim

The United States, Britain and France on Sunday jointly dismissed Russian claims that Ukraine is preparing to use a dirty bomb and warned Moscow against...

security concerns

France Reverses Russia Ban After Chateau Turns Away Visitors

Security guards at the Chateau de Vincennes denied two Russian women access to the monument on July 28.

broadcast backlash

Russia Vows to Hinder Work of Western Media After RT France Ban

"We will also not let them work in our country."

French Prosecutors Open Probe into Russian Oligarchs: Legal Source

The probe is expected to look into possible money laundering and corruption.

show of support

EU Backs Ukraine’s ‘European Dream’ as Russia Cuts Gas Supplies

Membership may still take years or even decades.

delayed response

Russia Expels Dozens of European Diplomats

The move comes after Paris expelled 41 Russian diplomatic employees in April on suspicion of being spies.

Putin Tells Macron West Must Stop Supplying Weapons to Ukraine

Putin also said Kyiv was not being consistent or ready for "serious work" on ending the conflict.

Navalny's choice

Jailed Kremlin Critic Navalny Calls on France to Vote for Macron

Navalny accused Marine Le Pen's party of links to President Vladimir Putin.

French Bank SocGen Exits Russia

The move makes SocGen the first large European financial group to leave the Russian market.

honorary citizen

Russia Offers to Educate Depardieu on Ukraine

The controversial French film star criticized Putin for "crazy, unacceptable excesses."

humanitarian crisis

France Says Mariupol Humanitarian Mission Not Possible 'At This Stage'

Putin told Macron that Ukrainian "nationalists" in Mariupol would have to "lay down their arms" before Russian forces allow any emergency humanitarian...

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