Xenia Fedorova, a prominent Russian journalist working for CNews and linked to the Bolloré group, discreetly left France following an expulsion order. She was reportedly in Nice in late July before relocating. Her case has ignited a political firestorm in Germany, centered around her potential appointment as director of the Russian House in Berlin. This position, with close connections to the Kremlin, has drawn criticism and raised concerns about Russian influence. The French expulsion order and subsequent fallout highlight tensions surrounding media freedom and political allegiances. The situation is now under scrutiny as Germany weighs the implications of Fedorova’s possible leadership role at the Russian House.