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Le Pen, Bardella block Russia

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Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella said they would not allow Russia to try to influence French politics through threats, issuing a joint statement after Emmanuel Macron met presidential candidates.

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A French military source told Le Monde that France is already carrying out undisclosed conventional military responses to Russian hybrid attacks. Asked whether Paris could retaliate militarily without making it public, the source replied: “That is already happening.”
September 19, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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⚡️Le Pen condemns Russia over seizure of European companies’ assets.

The statement followed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to place the Russian operations of Nestle and Auchan under temporary administration.
Le Pen condemns Russia over seizure of European companies’ assets
The statement followed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to place the Russian operations of Nestle and Auchan under temporary administration.
kyivindependent.com
September 20, 2026 at 3:26 AM

Reposted by Richard S.J. Tol

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An anonymous French Defence Ministry source tells Le Monde France is already conducting covert conventional military operations against Russia.
September 19, 2026 at 6:48 PM