FAMILY PHOTO: Macron, Zelensky and EU Leaders Pose for Family Photo After Bastille Day Parade |

 

FAMILY PHOTO: Macron, Zelensky and EU Leaders Pose for Family Photo After Bastille Day Parade |

French President Emmanuel Macron hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and around 30 other world leaders for a historic "family photo" on the Place de la Concorde following France's annual Bastille Day military parade in Paris.

The national celebration served as a powerful, symbolic demonstration of European military unity and unwavering solidarity with Ukraine.

Key Highlights of the Event

• Strategic Message: The gathering of the "Coalition of the Willing" sent a unified defense signal to both Moscow and Washington regarding Europe’s rearmament.
• The Group Photo: Standing alongside Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska posed for the official family photo with top EU heads of state, NATO dignitaries, and French parliamentary leaders.
• Macron's Last Parade: This event marked Macron's tenth and final Bastille Day military parade as the President of France before his term expires.
• Pride of Place for Ukraine: Ukrainian troops marched down the Champs-Élysées, while French-trained Ukrainian co-pilots participated in the traditional military flyover inside Mirage 2000B fighter jets.
• Warm Diplomatic Embrace: Following the parade and group photo session, President Zelenskyy received a standing ovation from European dignitaries and shared a warm embrace with President Macron.