A post shared on Threads claims to show Ukraine releasing a list of politicians, such as President Joe Biden, taking bribes. However, this claim is false. No media outlets have reported on Ukrainian officials releasing any such list. A wider internet search also did not yield any results for this claim.
This is not a genuine cover of The Economist. It has not been shared on the publication's archive of past editions, or elsewhere on its website. The Economist edition for 24 February 2024 did feature a different illustration of President Putin and Mr Trump with the title 'Is Europe ready?'
This is not a genuine cover of The Economist. It has not been shared on the publication's archive of past editions, or elsewhere on its website. The Economist edition for 24 February 2024 did feature a different illustration of President Putin and Mr Trump with the title 'Is Europe ready?'
A spokesperson for the organisation told Full Fact: "This is a bogus claim. Secretary General Rutte has never said this."
They also pointed us towards the Secretary General's most recent remarks made to the media about President-elect Trump, congratulating him on his election victory and praising him for getting NATO countries to spend more on defence during his first presidency beyond two percent of the GDP target.
NATO spokesperson Daniele Riggio told PolitiFact the claim is "bogus."
"Secretary General Rutte has never said this," Riggio said. This post was flagged as part of Meta's efforts to combat false news and misinformation on its News Feed.
This quote is not real, however. There is no proof that Rutte has ever said or implied that he would expel the U.S. from NATO, and Rutte congratulated the incoming President on his victory in a post on X just two days after Election Day.
There was no real evidence of Rutte making the statement, which would have generated news headlines if he had actually said it. The quote was fabricated. A NATO spokesperson said the claim was "bogus."
Rubio has commented on the need for a pragmatic approach to end the Ukraine conflict, but he hasn't suggested allowing Russia to control Ukrainian territory as a solution. During a recent interview on NBC's Meet the Press and on the Today Show, Rubio said the war appears to be in a "stalemate" and argued for a negotiated settlement as a realistic path to peace. He highlighted the bravery of Ukrainians but expressed concern about the U.S. funding a prolonged conflict, suggesting that a practical end to the hostilities should be prioritized to prevent further destruction and economic strain on Ukraine.
Advertising campaign calling for "stand with Ukraine," which was allegedly initiated by the Ukrainian government, is fake. The corporation that installed the billboard shown in the video denied the existence of such an advertisement.
This video has never been shown on Ukrainian television. To create a fake video, its authors used the real story of the American news program CBS Mornings and replaced its audio track.