Paranoia at Paris: French Refuse Accreditation to Russian Journalists for Olympics

Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova criticizes French authorities for refusing to accredit Russian journalists at the Paris Olympics. She claims the move reveals Paris's hypocrisy concerning media freedom.

The French authorities' refusal to accredit Russian journalists at the Paris Olympics has sparked controversy, with Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova labeling the act as paranoia.

Zakharova argued the decision exposes a hypocritical stance by Paris on the issue of media freedom.

Her comments reflect growing tensions between the nations as they prepare for the global event.

(With inputs from agencies.)