Russia bans two French lawmakers and two journalists from entry

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Russia barred two French journalists and two lawmakers from entering the country, describing the move as a response to France's earlier expulsion of pro-Russian TV commentator Xenia Fedorova. One of the journalists, Paul Gogo, previously worked as a Moscow correspondent for several media outlets.

Moscow on Wednesday said it was banning two French journalists and two French lawmakers from entering Russia in response to Paris's expulsion of pro-Russian TV commentator Xenia Fedorova earlier this year. One of the journalists, Paul Gogo, previously worked as a Moscow correspondent for several media outlets, including FRANCE 24 and RFI.