Macron's Wax Figure 'Kidnapped' in Protest Over Russia Trade

PARIS, FRANCE – In a bold protest on Monday, Greenpeace activists targeted French President Emmanuel Macron's relationship with Russia. They removed a wax figure of Macron from a Paris museum and placed it outside the Russian embassy. The group stated, "Despite his declared support for Ukraine, he maintains strategic trade with Russia that replenishes the Kremlin’s war chest." The action was filmed and quickly spread across social media, generating significant attention. A Greenpeace spokesperson added, "Macron's business-as-usual approach to trade with Russia undermines his stated commitment to supporting Ukraine." The protest highlights the ongoing debate about the economic implications of the war in Ukraine and the balancing act faced by European leaders. The visual nature of the protest, captured on video, has made it a powerful symbol of the ongoing tension between political rhetoric and economic reality. The symbolic placement of the Macron wax figure outside the Russian embassy serves as a stark visual representation of the activists' message.