Russian nuclear bombers land in South Africa ahead of 2023 Brics summit? No, video from 2019 – Africa Check
Russian nuclear bombers land in South Africa ahead of 2023 Brics summit? No, video from 2019
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Joe Biden’s Aid to Hawaii vs Ukraine Aid Compared: What We Know
Some Republicans and conservative commentators questioned President Joe Biden's priorities after the government announced a further $200 million of security assistance for Kyiv as it battles Russia's invasion, on the same day that people affected by the fires in Hawaii were offered $700 a household.
This is not the totality of the federal aid that will go to Maui, however. Although some figures have been released, the disaster recovery effort is in its early stages and further disbursements are expected in the days and weeks to come.
US military deployed helicopters, personnel to help those in Maui | Fact check
The claim: The US hasn't shown support 'surge' for Maui like it did for Ukraine
Our rating: False
No, This Isn’t a Real Headline About ‘Five TikTok Dances You Can Do to Support Ukraine’
Claim: A headline from an actual news organization in 2022 suggested: "Here's 5 Tik-Tok dances you can do to help Ukraine fight Russia."
Rating: Originated as Satire
Ukraine training exercise misrepresented as staged combat
Social media posts claim a video of two camouflaged individuals dragging a man shows an attempt to stage footage of Ukrainian troops in combat. This is false; the clip was filmed by a center that offers military skills training for civilians.
Ukraine water sprinklers predate Russian invasion, US wartime assistance
Social media users are claiming a video shows Ukrainians in Kyiv cooling off under a water spray system set up during the war. This is false; the city's use of sprinklers predates Russia's invasion in February 2022.
Ukraine not recruiting Canadians to fight in war against Russia
Social media posts claim Ukraine has asked the Canadian government to send residents of Ukrainian descent to fight in the war against Russia. This is false; both countries told AFP there is no such recruitment campaign.
Photos of French villa falsely tied to Ukrainian defense minister
Social media posts claim photos show a multimillion-dollar property recently purchased by the daughter of Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov. This is false; the luxury villa in Cannes, France has been on the market since October 2021, according to a real estate firm and the owners of the house.
Flawed poll claims 55% of Americans oppose further US aid to Ukraine
A review of CNN's data shows that their poll violates multiple best practices. The numbers presented likely do not reflect a true shift in American public opinion as claimed.
Edited video falsely shared with claim Ukraine’s Zelensky welcomed ‘robot warrior’
A video has been shared hundreds of times on social media alongside the false claim it shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcoming a "robot warrior" that arrived in the country in July 2023. The clip has in fact been digitally manipulated to add the robot and the original footage shows Zelensky with British leader Rishi Sunak at an army camp in south England.