Macron waxwork stolen from French museum by activists
Summary
Environmental activists stole a wax figure of French President Emmanuel Macron from a museum in Paris and displayed it outside the Russian embassy. The activists were protesting against French companies continuing to do business with Russia despite its actions in Ukraine.Key Facts
- Environmental activists posed as museum employees to steal Macron's wax figure in Paris.
- They took the wax figure out through an emergency exit at the Grevin Museum.
- The wax figure was placed outside the Russian embassy in Paris by the activists.
- Activists criticized France for still trading with Russia, despite supporting Ukraine.
- No arrests have been made, and the wax figure, valued at about €40,000, is still missing.
- Greenpeace France accused Macron of having a "double discourse" regarding Russia.
- Analysis indicates Russia continues earning substantial revenue from fossil fuel exports to Europe.
- France has imposed sanctions on Russia but some trade continues, including gas imports.
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