A video circulating online has sparked widespread speculation after French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz were allegedly seen handling suspicious items during a high-level diplomatic trip to Ukraine. The footage, captured aboard a train from Poland to Kyiv, shows Macron swiftly grabbing a small white object from a table while seated alongside Merz and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Social media users claim the item resembles a bag of cocaine, with some suggesting Merz was holding what appeared to be a drug-related tool.
French media outlet Liberation has dismissed the claims as “conspiracy theories,” asserting there is “no evidence” to support the allegations. The publication defended the leaders, stating the object Macron retrieved was a handkerchief and that Merz’s item was a drink stirrer. However, the video continues to fuel skepticism online, with critics questioning the official explanation.
The leaders were en route to Kyiv as part of a coordinated effort to reinforce European support for Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia. Despite the lack of public statements from their respective governments, the clip has sparked viral debates and memes, with many refusing to accept the media’s narrative. The incident highlights growing scrutiny over the actions of Western leaders during their visits to Ukraine.