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Charlotte HUGHES

Did Emmanuel Macron ban the Russian flag from the French Open? No

Emmanuel Macron Russia the French Open Mirra Andreeva FRANCE 24

Cover image: TRUTH OR FAKE © FRANCE 24

This weekend saw the French Open wrap up with Russia's Mirra Andreeva winning the women's final. There has since been a lot of speculation as to why her country's flag was not allowed at the trophy ceremony. Some people online are that claiming French President Emmanuel Macron is responsible, but as FRANCE 24's Charlotte Hughes explains, this is not the case.

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