Macron Hosts Record Bastille Day Parade in Paris for Ukraine
Ukrainian troops and 500 coalition soldiers join a 6,800-strong parade as Macron uses his last Bastille Day to signal European unity.
- On Tuesday, President Emmanuel Macron oversees his final Bastille Day parade in Paris alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, marking 10 years since the deadly Nice jihadist attacks.
- The 2016 Nice attack killed 86 people and wounded more than 400 when a truck driver ploughed into crowds at a Bastille Day fireworks display, following the November 2015 Paris assaults that claimed 130 lives.
- Some 500 soldiers from the Coalition of the Willing join the procession as Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters its fifth year, with France and the United Kingdom spearheading the multinational force.
- In a Monday address to armed forces, President Macron affirmed Europe's commitment to freedom, stating, "Yes, peace is our goal," and that the country stands "ready to fight to defend" the rule of law.
- France faces Spain in a 9:00 pm World Cup semi-final, capping a day that marks Macron's final parade before he steps down next year amid far-right hopes for electoral success in April polls.
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France staged its largest military parade so far on 14 July as a message of strength. Honorary guest was Ukrainian President Selenski. Macron also made a balance of his term of office.
In pictures: France flaunts firepower, unity with allies in Bastille Day parade
France on Tuesday showcased its military power and unity with allies, holding its largest-ever national day parade with Ukraine’s president as the guest of honour. The final July 14 parade presided over by President Emmanuel Macron brought together thousands of French troops and two dozen foreign heads of state and government, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and hundreds of European troops. The parade marks the storming of the …
On the occasion of the National Day, France's President Macron invites to the largest military parade of his term of office. He also sets a sign of support for Ukraine. Of course, France has upgraded.
As the rearmament process in Europe accelerates due to Russia's war against Ukraine, France on Tuesday demonstrated its military might and unity with its allies by holding the largest National Day parade in its history, with the Ukrainian president among the guests of honor.
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