National Rally leaders condemn Russian interference and asset seizures

National Rally Marine Le Pen Jordan Bardella Russian hybrid warfare asset seizure

Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella, leaders of France’s National Rally party, have issued a joint statement condemning Russian interference and hybrid threats in Europe. The leaders characterized recent Russian actions as “hostile acts” intended to intimidate and destabilize European nations.

A primary catalyst for the statement was Moscow’s decision to place the Russian assets of several European companies under temporary state management. This includes the French retailer Auchan and the Swiss food giant Nestlé. The politicians argued that such moves infringe upon the rights of European businesses and serve as a tool for political pressure.

Le Pen and Bardella also referenced recent security incidents, such as the discovery of an explosive-laden drone near Leipzig airport, which German authorities have linked to Moscow. While the leaders emphasized that democratic debate regarding the scale and conditions of French support for Ukraine remains legitimate, they asserted that no external pressure or covert operation should force France to facilitate Russia’s military objectives in the conflict.

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Auchan · European Union · Jordan Bardella · Marine Le Pen · National Rally · Nestlé · Rassemblement National · Russia

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[● 11 SOURCES] The National Rally leaders noted an increase in hostile activities in Europe carried out by agents acting on behalf of Russia. glas-slavonije.hr · www.glasistre.hr · www.tportal.hr · hms.ba · apollo-news.net · +6 more
[● 23 SOURCES] Le Pen and Bardella stated that no provocation or destabilization should lead France to facilitate Russian goals in Ukraine. glas-slavonije.hr · www.glasistre.hr · www.tportal.hr · hms.ba · www.actualno.com · +18 more
[● 35 SOURCES] Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella stated they will not tolerate Russia attempting to dictate French policy through intimidation or destabilization. glas-slavonije.hr · www.glasistre.hr · www.tportal.hr · hms.ba · www.actualno.com · +29 more
[DISPUTED] Moscow placed several European companies, including the French retailer Auchan, under forced management in Russia. glas-slavonije.hr · www.glasistre.hr · www.tportal.hr · hms.ba · www.actualno.com · +26 more
[● 16 SOURCES] Le Pen and Bardella asserted that French foreign policy will be decided in Paris, not Moscow. glas-slavonije.hr · www.glasistre.hr · www.tportal.hr · hms.ba · nachrichten.fr · +11 more
[● 10 SOURCES] The German government holds Russia responsible for an attempted attack involving a drone found near a Ukrainian cargo plane in Leipzig. hms.ba · glas-slavonije.hr · www.glasistre.hr · www.tportal.hr · apollo-news.net · +5 more
[● 8 SOURCES] Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella issued a joint letter distancing themselves from Russian interference in French politics. www.lrytas.lt · trn.mk · kauno.diena.lt · www.politika.rs · www.t-online.de · +3 more
[● 4 SOURCES] The seizure of assets targets companies from countries Moscow considers unfriendly for supporting Ukraine. trn.mk · www.politika.rs · www.europesays.com · www.seznamzpravy.cz
[● 4 SOURCES] A drone containing explosives found near Leipzig airport was linked to Moscow. www.lrytas.lt · trn.mk · kauno.diena.lt · hms.ba
[DISPUTED] Russia has placed several European companies, including the French retailer Auchan, under temporary management. www.lrytas.lt · trn.mk · kauno.diena.lt · www.politika.rs · www.europesays.com · +13 more
[● 20 SOURCES] No provocation or destabilization will force France to ease Russia's path to its military goals in Ukraine. www.lrytas.lt · kauno.diena.lt · www.politika.rs · www.europesays.com · hms.ba · +15 more