{O/C} France celebrated its annual Bastille Day with an imposing parade under the gaze of French President Emmanuel Macron.
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Thousands of French troops marched down the Champs-Elysees in Paris alongside allies from Eastern Europe.
A fighter jet flyover displaying the three colours that make for the French flag topped off the exuberant celebrations.
French President Emmanuel Macron spoke out on one of the deadliest conflicts in Ukraine racking Europe.
He warned his compatriots against giving in to Russia despite the torrid circumstances.
The parade also boasted a captivating display of French military might as warplanes, military vehicles and a drone performance were all put on display in a pitch for Ukraine in the war.
Unlike previous years, this year's parade was choreographed to solidify France's commitment to NATO as well as European allies who are taking the heat of the Ukraine crisis.
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