Russia cannot intimidate France, says Le Pen after asset seizures

French political leader Marine Le Pen rejected suggestions that Russia could influence French policy through intimidation, following Moscow's move this week to seize Russian operations of major French businesses. The Kremlin's directive also targeted the Russian subsidiary of Swiss multinational food company Nestle, marking a significant expansion of economic pressure against Western corporations operating in Russia. Le Pen's statement comes as Russia continues to leverage asset seizures and economic coercion against foreign companies, particularly those headquartered in NATO member countries. The seizures represent an escalation in Moscow's broader campaign to retaliate against Western sanctions and corporate withdrawals from the Russian market. French officials have signalled that such measures will not alter the country's geopolitical stance or diplomatic position toward Russia, with Le Pen emphasising that France cannot be swayed through threats or economic pressure.