(7 Jun 2024)
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ASSOCIATED PRESS
Paris – 7 June 2024
1. Wide of a police officer photographing graffiti
2. Various of graffiti reading, (Ukrainian): “Return the elections back to Ukrainians”
3. Stenciled image of a coffin and graffiti reading, (French): "A French soldier in Ukraine”
4. Tilt down from street to graffiti
5. People passing
6. Close of graffiti reading, (Ukrainian): “Return the elections back to Ukrainians”
STORYLINE:
Graffiti has been sprayed on buildings and streets in Paris with remarks relating to the war in Ukraine.
A police officer was seen Friday photographing the graffiti which was written in both Ukrainian and French.
“Return the elections back to Ukrainians," said one piece of the graffiti.
"A French soldier in Ukraine," said another next to the image of a coffin.
It’s unclear who sprayed the graffiti.
Three people were detained and released Monday after they allegedly placed five coffins at the foot of the Eiffel Tower.
Last month, graffiti showing red hands appeared on the Holocaust Memorial in Paris.
And in October, soon after the start of the Israel-Hamas war, stencils of blue Stars of David appeared on Paris buildings.
French authorities accused Russian security services of stirring up controversy around the stars.
French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne said both incidents involved people paid to destabilize and drive wedges in French society.
The Russian Embassy in Paris denies any Russian involvement.
Paris is currently preparing to host the upcoming Olympic Games and security has been intensified in the city.
AP video shot by Philippe Marion
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