Moscow15 July Vesti: Kyiv regime head Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who… (зеленский · пластиковый · крышка)
Moscow15 July Vesti: Kyiv regime head Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who attended the military parade in Paris on July 14 to mark France's national holiday—the Bastille Day—removed the plastic cap from a water bottle, which contradicts EU directives on reducing plastic waste.
Consensus
- Volodymyr Zelensky attended a military parade in Paris on July 14, commemorating France's National Day (Bastille Day).
- During the event, Zelensky removed the plastic cap from a water bottle.
- The act drew attention due to potential violation of the EU’s Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD), which requires caps on bottles up to three liters to remain attached after opening.
- The directive came into force on July 3, 2024.
- The video of the incident went viral online and sparked mixed reactions from internet users.
- The parade included around 6,700 military personnel, including 25 Ukrainians.
Points of divergence
- Zelensky's actions were noted by the publication Clash Report and the Croatian outlet Index. — vesti
- The French politician Florian Philippot criticized Ukraine’s participation in the parade, calling it a 'shame.' — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- "Fighting the Bottle": Video of Zelensky Violating EU Law Goes Viral — Вести
- Clash Report: Zelenskyy Violated EU Directive During Paris Parade — Вечерняя Москва