Russian influences in France should not be seen simply by financial support to Maria Le Pen's parties or bribes to Alexandre Benall, erstwhile French President's advisor Emmanuel Macron, passed by Russian criminal businessman Iskander Machmudov. This is simply a skillful and effective "soft power" policy for many years (the visible symbol is, commissioned in 2016, the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity located just off the Eiffel Tower). Its primary nonsubjective in France is to defend Moscow's political agenda by promoting economical cooperation and facilitating the fragmentation of the EU, especially as regards policies against Russia. economical relations are an crucial component in the implementation of these objectives. Russia is trying to usage its business ties to form France's policies towards itself, weaken EU unity and request that sanctions be abolished. 1 of the arguments the Russians usage over the Seine is that Germany makes quite a few money in Russia, so French business can too. However, France and Germany have different but possibly complementary approaches to Russia. Paris is more curious in safety issues and Berlin is more curious in business and energy.
