14/07/2026 13:17 - Internacionales
On July 14, 2026, France commemorated its National Day, widely known as Bastille Day, with a traditional and imposing military parade through the streets of Paris. According to international media reports, the Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, was the guest of honor at the event, in a clear gesture of solidarity and broad support for Ukraine.
The July 14 parade is one of France's most important festivities. It celebrates the anniversary of the Storming of the Bastille in 1789, a pivotal event that marked the beginning of the French Revolution. For context, the Bastille was a fortress and political prison in Paris, and its fall represented the uprising of the people against the monarchy. In this edition, the French President, Emmanuel Macron, presided over his last July 14 event of his presidential term.
According to published reports, Macron took the opportunity to send a message about the future of Europe and the situation in Ukraine, stating that history will judge the continent's stance and support amid the current conflict.
Support for Ukraine: Zelensky's presence as the guest of honor underscores the alignment of France and Europe as a whole with the Ukrainian government, reaffirming their diplomatic and political commitment within the framework of the ongoing war.
The traditional July 14 parades are usually held on the iconic Champs-Élysées avenue, culminating at the Place de la Concorde. During the day, French armed forces and invited units from other countries parade before national authorities and foreign leaders.
The invitation to the Ukrainian leader is part of a series of diplomatic gestures France has made recently to maintain European cohesion in the face of geopolitical tensions in the east of the continent, demonstrating that support for Kyiv remains a priority on Paris's agenda.
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Alfredo S. Quiroga
