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

On June 2nd, 2025, Greenpeace activists staged a protest in Paris, France, against France's trade relations with Russia. They took a wax figure of President Emmanuel Macron from a museum and placed it outside the Russian embassy. One activist, whose name wasn't disclosed in the ABC News video, stated, "This is a symbol of France's complicity with Russia's war in Ukraine." The action drew attention to the ongoing debate about French energy imports from Russia. The visual impact of the protest, captured by ABC News, made it a significant news story, highlighting the activists' determination to raise awareness about the issue. The protest ended peacefully, but the debate about France's relationship with Russia continues.