Fake front page Ukraine story linked to Russian disinformation | AAP
WHAT WAS CLAIMED: A UK regional newspaper says 70,000 Ukrainian Soldiers died in Kursk.
OUR VERDICT: False. The newspaper front page is fake.
Category Faked news reports
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Fake: Ukraine’s Presidential Office Claims EU ‘Owes’ Ukraine for Security
The propagandists fabricated a screenshot of a Ukrainian news article with a quote purporting to be from Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to the head of the Ukrainian presidential administration, saying that EU countries 'owe' Ukraine for security. In reality, Podolyak said that each country independently determines the amount of military assistance Ukraine can expect.
FACT CHECK: Charlie Hebdo Magazine Cover Of Zelenskyy Is Fake
A post shared on Facebook claims to show a Charlie Hebdo magazine cover of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Verdict: False
There is no evidence that this image was created by the magazine. It is fake.
Fake: France Refused to Provide CIA with Information on Ukrainian Corrupt Officials – Euronews
Neither Euronews nor any other trustworthy source has reported such an incident.
Fake: The French Foreign Ministry Denies Macron Called Zelenskyy
No video with such content was published by the French news channel BFMTV.
Video of Mark Rubio threatening to ‘cut off Ukraine’s Starlink access’ is edited
The Verdict: Fake.
Comparing the original CNN video with the viral clip shows that AI audio was inserted to falsely portray Rubio threatening to cut Starlink to Ukraine.
Fake: 71% of French Dream of Putin Leading Their Country – Le Figaro
This video is fake. Propagandists used the French newspaper's branding to fabricate a story about a non-existent poll. According to recent polls, Putin is widely disliked in France - only 10% of respondents view him positively.
FACT CHECK: No, Outlet Did Not Report 70,000 Ukrainian Troops Died In Kursk
Verdict: False.
There is no evidence that this outlet reported this. There is no evidence that 70,000 Ukrainian troops died in the Kursk offensive.
Supposed Hull Daily Mail headline about Ukrainian casualties in Kursk is fake
The Verdict: Fake.
The headline is fabricated. The Hull Daily Mail published a different front page on March 13.
Fake: ‘Zelenskyy Regime’ is Responsible for Murders and Disappearances of Journalists in Ukraine – RSF
The video is fake. To create it, the propagandists used artificial intelligence. [...]
In a comment to StopFake, RSF noted that propagandists regularly use the organization's logo and branding to spread disinformation. "Six false videos in just over six months: the relentless nature of this Russian propaganda reflects how effective RSF is. This false and misleading content - which uses the credible reputation of RSF to spread untrue information - illustrates not only the dangers of Russian disinformation but the consequences of the inaction of platforms like X, how ineffective the current fight against informational interference is, and how dangerous the news media's passivity in the face of these attacks can be. These videos are not mere anecdotes but part of a massive strategy to influence and manipulate public opinion and legitimise the Kremlin's discourse, particularly on Ukraine. Who benefits from this crime? The Kremlin and its allies,” stated RSF Director General Thibaut Bruttin.