Russia Rebukes Le Pen, Bardella Over Claims Moscow Intimidating France
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, 'Russia therefore poses no threat whatsoever; it threatens no one and blackmails no one.'
TL;DR
- Russia denies threatening France or any other European countries.
- National Rally leaders Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella accused Russia of intimidation and threats.
- The RN leaders suggested Russia aimed to pressure France to change its foreign policy on Ukraine.
- Recent asset freezes of Auchan and Nestlé reportedly triggered the RN statement.