'Not an infringement on freedom of expression': French minister defends expulsion of Russian pundit

French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said on Thursday that the expulsion order issued against pro-Kremlin Russian commentator Xenia Fedorova did not constitute "an infringement of freedom of expression". "We are dealing with a very serious matter, namely an attack on the fundamental interests of the nation," Laurent Nunez told broadcaster BFMTV. Read moreFrance threatens to expel Russian journalist Fedorova over alleged Kremlin propaganda Fedorova, who works for a conservative French billionaire's media empire, "simply and purely relays Russian propaganda", he said. He added however that views similar to hers would continue to be given a platform in France. "I have no doubt whatsoever that the people who espouse theories like those promoted by this individual will continue to disseminate them," Nunez added, referring to some French politicians. France has ordered Fedorova to leave the country, the interior ministry said Wednesday, after accusations she was relaying Kremlin propaganda on French television. Since being notified of the order, 45-year-old Fedorova has been placed under house arrest, according to a source close to the case. She is required to report daily to a police ...