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outside influence

Macron, Putin Agree on 'De-Escalation' of Belarus/Poland Crisis – France

Tensions have soared as coordinated efforts by migrants to cross from Belarus into EU member Poland were thwarted.

Russia to Delay Champagne Label Law by 2 Months – France

Only Russian producers of sparkling wines can use the term in Cyrillic, a move that caused outrage in France's Champagne region.

bubbling dispute

France, Russia in Talks on Halting Champagne Label Law

Russia banned the use of the Russian translation of champagne on imported bottles, sparking outrage in France's Champagne region.

Mali Junta in Talks for Russian Mercenaries – French Sources

Such a deal could push already fraying relations between Paris and Mali to breaking point and underscore a growing Russian influence.

humanitarian operations

Moscow Welcomes Macron's Call for Kabul 'Safe Zone'

Macron's comments came as international efforts to airlift foreign national and vulnerable Afghans come to an end.

grapes of wrath

French Champagne Houses Cry Foul Over Russian Label Rule

President Vladimir Putin signed a law that will forbid the use of the Russian translation of champagne on imported bottles.

France Adds Russia to Covid Red List

The move comes as concern grows over a spike of cases in Moscow due to the Delta variant.

unwelcome return

Chechen Torture Victim Deported From France Jailed in Home Region – Reports

Rights groups have warned that Magomed Gadayev was at risk of torture if he returned to Russia.

France Deports Chechen Refugee Who Fled Torture – Novaya Gazeta

France reportedly wants to expel dozens of ethnic Chechens after the gruesome beheading of a teacher by another Chechen national.

western criticism

France Slams Russia's Sputnik Vaccine as 'Propaganda' Tool

The Kremlin rejected that Russia and China were using their vaccines as tools to win geopolitical clout.

French Police Seek Russian Consulate Employee Over Bike Thefts

A Russian citizen is suspected of selling dozens of stolen bikes while on the job.

seeking supplies

France May Start Sputnik V Vaccinations in June – Official

France's use of the Russian-made vaccine hinges on whether it receives EU approval, its Secretary of State for European Affairs said.

private findings

France Rejected Russia’s Request for Navalny Lab Results, Putin Tells Closed Meeting

The Kremlin has repeatedly demanded evidence from Europe proving that Navalny was poisoned with Soviet-era nerve agent Novichok.

new theater of conflict

Troll Crackdown Exposes France-Russia Rivalry in Africa

While information warfare is nothing new, Facebook was still surprised to see two countries fighting head-on in a third region.

Football Violence

Defense Brings Evidence in Trial of Russian Hooligans

Footage showed the progression of the aggression against the English football fan during Euro 2016.

terrorism probe

5 Chechens Arrested in France Over Teacher’s Beheading – Reports

Anti-terrorism investigators reportedly suspect them of communicating with the killer online.

football violence

2 Russians Go on Trial for Euro 2016 Attack on England Supporter

The savage attack left the English football fan in a wheelchair for life.

Russian Sentenced to Jail in France for Money Laundering

French prosecutors accused Alexander Vinnik of making 135 million euros, or $164 million, from ransomware attacks.

Chechen Who Beheaded French Teacher Buried on Home Soil – Reports

Video on social media showed attendees shouting “Allahu Akbar” (“God is Great”) as they walked alongside pallbearers.

church and state

Russia Battles Exiled Parishioners for French Church Ownership

Moscow is accused of an “aggressive strategy” to reclaim pre-revolutionary Orthodox churches abroad.

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