Greenpeace's Daring Protest: Macron's Wax Figure Seized in Anti-Russia Demonstration

Greenpeace's bold protest in Paris: Macron's wax figure stolen to highlight Russia's continued gas exports amid the Ukraine war. Paris, France – In a daring act of political protest, Greenpeace activists stole a wax figure of French President Emmanuel Macron from the Grévin Museum on Monday, June 2nd, 2025. They transported the statue to the Russian embassy, placing it next to a banner reading "Ukraine burns, business goes on." The protest highlights Greenpeace's condemnation of Russia's continued exports of gas and fertilizers while the war in Ukraine rages on. A witness, who wished to remain anonymous, stated, "It was quite a sight. They were very organized and quickly moved the statue." The protest has sparked significant online discussion about the effectiveness of such actions and the broader issues of the war in Ukraine and international energy policies. The incident serves as a powerful symbol of the ongoing global tensions and the diverse ways in which people are expressing their opinions and concerns.