Greenpeace's Bold Protest: Macron Wax Figure Seized, Placed Outside Russian Embassy

Greenpeace stages protest outside Russian embassy in Paris using stolen Macron wax figure. Paris, France – In a bold act of protest, members of Greenpeace on June 2, 2025, stole a wax figure of French President Emmanuel Macron from the Grévin Museum and placed it outside the Russian embassy in Paris. The protest was a direct response to what Greenpeace called President Macron's 'double discourse' on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the continued trade between Russia and France. The video shows several individuals carefully removing the wax figure from the museum. Later, the figure is seen being transported and positioned in front of the Russian embassy alongside signs reading "Business is Business" and "Ukraine Burns, Business Goes On." A Greenpeace spokesperson stated, "Macron's insufficient actions to end trade with Russia, despite his public support for Ukraine, is a betrayal of his promises." The Grévin Museum and Macron's office have been contacted for comment. The incident highlights the ongoing tension surrounding the war in Ukraine and the complex geopolitical relationships between European nations and Russia. The symbolic act of protest underscores the growing concerns about the environmental and humanitarian consequences of continued trade with Russia.