France to propose sanctions at EU level on Russian firms spreading disinformation

Reuters

Published Apr 02, 2024 15:12

Updated Apr 02, 2024 15:52

PARIS (Reuters) -France will propose EU-wide level sanctions on those behind spreading disinformation amid what Paris sees as growing efforts by Russia to destabilise the bloc, Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne on Tuesday.

"Russia resorts ... to lies and manipulation of our public opinions, in particular by financing interference, promoting false media, and accusing Ukraine," Sejourne said at a press conference in Paris with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.