In a bold protest against France's ongoing imports of gas and fertilizers from Russia, Greenpeace activists executed a heist, stealing a wax figure of French President Emmanuel Macron and placing it in front of the Russian embassy.

The protest was led by Jean-Francois Julliard, head of Greenpeace France, who criticized the French government's contradictory stance of supporting Ukraine while continuing trade with Russia.

The theft was carried out by three activists disguised as museum employees, who initially entered the Grévin Museum as tourists.

During the protest, the activists set up the wax figure alongside a Russian flag and mock warning signs, completing their demonstration in just a few minutes without police intervention.

After covering the statue with a blanket, the activists exited through an emergency exit and transported the figure to the embassy, ensuring its protection during the process.

Greenpeace assured the museum that the wax figure would be returned unharmed, emphasizing that this was not the first instance of a political wax statue being stolen from the museum.

This incident marks the second theft of a wax figure of a French politician from the Grévin Museum, recalling a similar event in 1983 involving Jacques Chirac.

The Macron statue, which has a reported value of approximately 40,000 euros, was initially unveiled in May 2018 but faced criticism, leading to its redesign and reintroduction in February 2019.

Since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, France has been a staunch supporter of Ukraine, with Macron advocating for a unified European response against Russia.

Despite sanctions, Russia continues to conduct military operations in Ukraine, raising concerns about the effectiveness of current measures and the potential for more stringent sanctions.

The European Union has implemented extensive sanctions against Russia, including travel bans and asset freezes, yet debates continue regarding their effectiveness in curbing Russian aggression.

As of now, the museum has not responded to inquiries regarding the theft or the current status of the stolen statue.