The wax figure was strategically placed outside the embassy with placards criticizing Macron’s approach towards French businesses that still engage with Russia. Despite being a vocal supporter of Ukraine, Macron has faced criticism for allowing continued trade in gas and fertilizers from Russia. Greenpeace France’s leader, Jean-Francois Julliard, emphasized that the President symbolizes this “double discourse” and should be at the forefront of pushing for an end to such trade agreements.
As France has provided military assistance to Ukraine, it has also imposed sanctions on Russia; however, reports indicate considerable revenues from fossil fuel exports continue to flow to Moscow. In 2022, these revenues included significant earnings from EU countries, with France contributing a notable percentage. The waxwork theft has attracted public attention to the ongoing conflict between environmental advocacy and international business ethics, though the statue's whereabouts remain unknown and no arrests have been made.
As France has provided military assistance to Ukraine, it has also imposed sanctions on Russia; however, reports indicate considerable revenues from fossil fuel exports continue to flow to Moscow. In 2022, these revenues included significant earnings from EU countries, with France contributing a notable percentage. The waxwork theft has attracted public attention to the ongoing conflict between environmental advocacy and international business ethics, though the statue's whereabouts remain unknown and no arrests have been made.
