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

A wax figure of French President Emmanuel Macron was "kidnapped" from a Paris museum by Greenpeace activists on Monday, June 2, 2025, and placed outside the Russian embassy. The activists, who acted swiftly and efficiently, used a black cloth to conceal the figure as they carried it out of the museum. They then positioned it prominently in front of the embassy, accompanied by a banner reading "Business is Business." Greenpeace stated that the action was a protest against Macron’s perceived "double standards" in maintaining trade relationships with Russia. A Greenpeace spokesperson, whose name has not yet been released, stated, "We are highlighting the hypocrisy of Macron's policies. He claims to stand against Russian aggression while simultaneously profiting from trade with them." The incident has sparked debate in France and internationally about the balance between economic interests and geopolitical stances. While the museum has not yet commented publicly, the act is a powerful visual statement that has drawn significant attention.