The Latest: Macron attacks Russian media outlets
Source: Associated Press
1 hour ago
PARIS (AP) — The Latest on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to France (all times local):
5:50 p.m.
French President Emmanuel Macron has made an extraordinary attack on two Russian media outlets, saying they acted as “propaganda” organs during France’s election campaign.
Speaking at a news conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, Macron accused the two outlets, Russia Today and Sputnik, of spreading fake news.
He said that’s why he banned their reporters from his campaign headquarters during the race for the French presidency, which he went on to win May 7.
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Axios 58 mins ago
French President Emmanuel Macron and Russian President Vladimir Putin gave a joint press conference today, highlighted by Macron publicly accusing two Russian media outlets of spreading propaganda against him.
The two outlets: Russia Today and Sputnik, both of which operate in the U.S.
The backstory: Much like in the U.S., Russian outlets were instrumental in backing the populist Marine Le Pen during the French election. Before Macon and Putin met, Le Pen tweeted that she "rejoices that V. Putin is being welcomed to France. Our relations must be normalized."
Putin's pushback, per AP: "Putin described Le Pen as a politician who wants to develop friendly ties with Russia. Putin says it would be strange if Russia rebuffed overtures from European politicians who want to strengthen relations. He says the meeting with Le Pen didn't represent an attempt to sway the race."
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https://www.axios.com/french-president-calls-out-russian-propaganda-in-front-of-putin-2425894954.html
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more and more with each passing day.
Good on him
Peace
