Nicolas Hénin, a journalist specializing in Russian influence networks, recalls his 2015 meeting with Xavier Moreau, a former French military officer. Moreau participated in the inauguration of the Pouchkine Circle, advocating for cultural and political rapprochement between France and Russia. He criticized the sanctions against Russia, claiming they would backfire. Ten years later, he faces sanctions himself, which he condemns on his Twitter account 'Stratpol'.