French far-right breaks with Kremlin: Le Pen's party condemns Russia
In a notable departure from its historical pro-Russian stance, Marine Le Pen's National Rally has issued a rare condemnation of Russia. The party, whose leader previously met Putin and maintained warm ties with Moscow, now appears to be shifting its position, though the specific trigger and extent of the shift remain unclear. This could signal a realignment in European far-right politics and affect EU-Russia dynamics.
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French National Rally Rebukes Russia Amid Internal Policy Shift
France's far-right National Rally (RN) has publicly criticized Russia and rejected alleged Russian attempts to influence French policy, marking a significant departure from its historical pro-Moscow stance. This shift is attributed to internal party divisions and evolving political calculations ahead of upcoming elections. The depth and durability of this realignment remain uncertain.