Video: Zelenskyy and the First Lady Were Greeted with Applause at the Parade in Paris
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska received a warm welcome during the military parade in Paris on July 14, Bastille Day.
Spectators greeted the Ukrainian couple with applause and cheers. The event took place on the Champs-Élysées and was attended by French leaders, representatives of foreign states, and military delegations.
Earlier, Ukrainian military personnel took part in the Bastille Day parade in Paris for the first time.
As a reminder, on July 14, France celebrates its main national holiday—Bastille Day. On this day, the French commemorate the events that have come to symbolize the struggle for freedom, equality, and citizens’ rights. The holiday has long since become not only a historical date but also a day of national pride, featuring large-scale parades, concerts, and fireworks displays across the country.
