Xenia Fedorova, who previously led RT France, has been granted a 10-year residency card in 2024, a move that has sparked controversy within the French government.
This decision has reportedly caused considerable embarrassment among French officials, as it raises concerns about the implications of granting residency to a figure associated with Russian state media.
Sources suggest that the permit was issued 'automatically' under the previous interior minister, indicating a potential lack of oversight in the process.