Overview

• Sophia Chikirou, a senior MP from La France insoumise, attended the 'Immortal Regiment' march in Paris on May 8, organized by pro-Putin groups.
• The event, officially commemorating WWII victory, also featured pro-Russian symbols, including the singing of the Russian anthem and Saint-George ribbons.
• Chikirou described Ukraine's NATO and EU integration as a 'provocation,' echoing Kremlin-aligned rhetoric.
• Defending her attendance, she claimed it was an invitation from the Mouvement pour la Paix to honor anti-Nazi fighters in her constituency.
• Her participation has drawn widespread criticism from political figures and media, with calls for her resignation intensifying.