Macron's Wax Figure Stolen in Bold Greenpeace Protest

Greenpeace activists stole a wax statue of French President Emmanuel Macron from Paris' Grévin Museum on Monday, June 2nd, 2025. Disguised as workers, they removed the statue and placed it near the Russian embassy. A Greenpeace spokesperson, Jean-Francois Julliard, stated, "Emmanuel Macron supports Ukraine but encourages French businesses to trade with Russia; this is a double game." The €40,000 statue was later recovered. This act of protest highlights the ongoing debate surrounding France's relationship with Russia amid the Ukrainian conflict. The brazen nature of the theft underscores the intensity of the activists' message.