On September 20, 2026, the leader of the French far-right, Marine Le Pen, along with the head of her party, Jordan Bardella, issued a strong criticism of Russia's actions, stating that France will not allow the Kremlin to dictate its policy through intimidation and threats.
Criticism of Kremlin's Actions
Le Pen and Bardella emphasized that Russia's attempts to influence France through hybrid attacks are unacceptable. They called for decisive action from the French government to protect the country's sovereignty.
The Importance of Independent Policy
The politicians stressed the need to maintain an independent foreign policy for France that does not succumb to external pressure. They believe that the country must actively resist any attempts of interference from Russia.