World leaders gather in Paris for Bastille Day celebrations

On July 14, 2026, several world leaders attended Bastille Day celebrations in Paris at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan congratulated Macron on the occasion, while UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer became the first serving British leader to receive France's highest honor. Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić also participated, calling it a great honor for Serbia and noting Macron's respect for his country. Meanwhile, Germany has held back from joining Macron's 'coalition of the willing' regarding Ukraine.