Russian Media Expansion: RT Launches French Operations (ifri.org)

• The CSA has mandated continuous monitoring of RT France for potential regulatory violations.
• RT aims to exploit existing dissatisfaction with mainstream French media narratives.
• The channel focuses on framing narratives that align with broader Kremlin geopolitical objectives.

"RT has officially launched its French-language channel, positioning itself as an alternative to the ‘mainstream media bubble.’ The move is viewed by French authorities, including President Macron, as a calculated effort to project influence and spread disinformation. While RT claims to provide a necessary diversity of opinion, experts argue the broadcaster functions as a tool of Kremlin soft power designed to deepen domestic political divides. The French media regulator, the CSA, has pledged strict monitoring to ensure compliance, as the network attempts to scale its influence within the domestic French news ecosystem."