Macron takes revenge on Azerbaijanis who died for France’s freedom Emmanuel’s boundless treachery

This is not just another diplomatic scandal between Azerbaijan and France. It is a step that proves the French President Emmanuel Macron lacks any moral or ethical restraints. In an attempt to satisfy his own inferiority complexes, he is prepared to take actions that show deep disrespect toward the heroes who fought and died in World War II — saving humanity in general, and France in particular, from the scourge of Nazi Germany.

Today, May 8, large-scale celebrations are scheduled in Paris to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory over Germany in World War II. And, as reported by domestic media, virtually all embassies operating in France have been invited to the official event, except for Azerbaijan.

No politician in any European country has ever resorted to such a vile act. For example, today in neighbouring Spain, a ceremony was held to commemorate the victory in World War II. Ambassadors from dozens of countries took part, including Ramiz Hasanov, Azerbaijan's ambassador to Spain. But Macron has decided to "wage war" against the dead, against fallen heroes of Azerbaijani origin.

He surely knows that over 600,000 Azerbaijanis took part in the fight against Nazi Germany. He is also aware that 300,000 of them died. Given the prominence of such commemorations and the level of preparation involved, it is inconceivable that the French president was not fully briefed on this fact. Macron has undoubtedly been presented with a historical briefing on this matter. That is why there is no doubt that he is fully aware of Soviet Azerbaijan’s contribution to the victory over Nazi Germany.

Of course, he was also briefed on the crucial role played by Azerbaijani oil workers—and Azerbaijani oil itself—in achieving this global, universal victory. And he is surely aware that hundreds of Azerbaijanis fought on the side of the French Résistance. Dozens of them—according to various sources, between 50 and 200—were either killed in battles for France’s liberation or executed by the German occupiers. These were the same occupiers who forced the French army to capitulate in just 43 days. The same ones who entered Paris without a fight.

History does not tolerate the subjunctive mood, but judging by the current French president's actions, one could imagine him either fleeing the country during those years or standing by to welcome the German occupiers as they marched into Paris, wiping away tears with a handkerchief.

Or perhaps Macron is unaware of the memorial at the military cemetery in Rodez, the capital of the Aveyron department, dedicated to the memory of Azerbaijani soldiers who died for France’s freedom? He knows—and that only makes his petty act of revenge all the more disgraceful.

In stark contrast, the most well-known Azerbaijani who fought for the liberation of France from Nazi occupation conducted himself with honour and bravery. Ahmadiyya Jabrayilov—a hero of the Resistance, nicknamed “Le Partisan Noir” (The Black Partisan)—was decorated by former French leadership with the Croix de Guerre, the Cross of Military Valour, the Medal of the French Resistance Movement, the Wound Medal, and the Medal for Bravery.

And now, the current President of France has shown a shocking level of disrespect toward the memory of Jabrayilov and all the Azerbaijanis who gave their lives for humanity’s victory in World War II. Macron has chosen to “take revenge” on present-day Azerbaijan—effectively acknowledging his own failures in repeated attempts to support Armenia, a country that held 20% of its territory under occupation for more than a quarter of a century.

We saw how openly and confidently Armenia relied on Macron’s France in the lead-up to the 44-day war. We remember how Macron threw tantrums and spread cheap lies in an attempt to halt the victorious advance of the Azerbaijani army during that war. And we also recall how, after the war ended, Macron actively sought to position France as the primary defender of Armenia’s interests.

Today, France has been pushed out of the South Caucasus due to Macron’s own strategic miscalculations. Yet this political lightweight, straining to play a role far beyond his capacity as a European leader, refuses to accept the obvious. Instead, he opts for petty, disgraceful revenge against Azerbaijan. And he has chosen to express it in a truly vile and immoral way.

Azerbaijan has taken note and is not surprised. But it will remember—and it will remind him, when the time comes and when it matters most.