Statement:
It is easier to do business in Russia than in France

In the Ease of Doing Business rating Russia holds position #22 ²⁰²⁰ out of 181 and France is #25 out of 181 ²⁰²⁰.
Position of Russia is better than position of France.

Referencies:

1. Ease of Doing Business ²⁰²⁰ by World Bank

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Score' in descending order.

   France	'Score' value is	76.8
   Russia	'Score' value is	78.2