Media freedom watchdog Reporters Without Borders is also watching closely.
'RT stands for giving the floor, the platform to different opinions, and I personally believe that diversity of voices is absolutely necessary in order to have the big picture,' said Fedorova, who says RT will be watching Macron's plan closely. The biggest difference: its extensive coverage of Syria, which stresses the views of the Russian and Syrian governments. RT France's coverage appears broadly similar to other French networks, with a slightly greater emphasis on street violence and migrants.
