On the 14th, France held its annual National Day military parade on the Champs-Elysées in Paris. This year's ceremony was themed "European Strategic Awakening," with leaders from many countries invited to attend.
According to the French Ministry of Defense, 6,686 personnel, 315 vehicles, 98 airplanes, 33 helicopters, and 193 cavalry horses took part in this parade.
The parade was overseen by French President Macron, who is commander-in-chief of the armed forces. About 30 heads of state and government leaders were invited to the event, including Ukrainian President Zelensky, British Prime Minister Starmer, German Chancellor Merz, and others.
In addition to about 500 soldiers from the "Coalition of the Willing" who participated, this year also saw 25 Ukrainian soldiers taking part, marking the first time Ukrainian troops have joined.