Video shows Russian drone striking Ukraine, not Indian drone intercepted by Pakistan | Snopes.com
The footage does not depict Pakistani forces shooting down an Indian drone. Rather, it shows a Russian drone falling outside Kharkiv, Ukraine.
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Fake: Zelenskyy Exempted Relatives of Galicia Division Soldiers from Conscription | StopFake
This "decree" is fake and does not appear on the official website of the President of Ukraine. The "document" contains glaring formatting and structural inconsistencies and attributes powers to the head of state that he does not possess: exemption from conscription on the basis of kinship is not provided for by Ukrainian law. Meanwhile, an authentic decree numbered 273/2025 does exist, but it concerns the awarding of the title Hero of Ukraine and has nothing to do with military recruitment - its content has been completely falsified to create a manipulative narrative.
Clip does not show Zelenskyy performing comedy routine for Putin – Full Fact
What was claimed: A video shows Russian president Vladimir Putin laughing with his face in his hands during a comedy routine in which Volodymyr Zelenskyy appears to play the piano with his penis, before he became president of Ukraine.
Our verdict: False. These two clips are from different events and have been edited together to misleadingly make it appear as if President Putin was in the audience for the routine.
German news outlet did not report Russian spies had US defence secretary’s phone number – Full Fact
What was claimed: According to Der Spiegel, German intelligence have just arrested two suspected Russia spies who had US defence secretary Pete Hegseth's private phone number in their mobiles.
Our verdict: A spokesperson for Der Spiegel confirmed it did not publish such a story.
Elaborate Prince Harry disinfo push aims for mass media confusion | AAP
WHAT WAS CLAIMED: A BBC report reveals a Russian missile victim who met Prince Harry is a fraud.
OUR VERDICT: False. The BBC report is fake and the boy is a genuine victim of a Russian missile attack.
Fake: Hotline for Complaints About “Loud Ukrainian Refugees” Set Up Lisbon | StopFake
There is no evidence that such ads were posted in Lisbon.
Fake: Olena Zelenska Bought Princess Diana’s Dress for $2.9 Million | StopFake
The story by the British tabloid The Sun on this topic is fabricated, and the comment by a royal expert in it is taken from an old video on a completely different topic.
Fake: Cardinal Faskifo Promised to Seize All of Putin’s Assets in Vatican Bank if Elected Pope | StopFake
No such cardinal exists, and his photo was generated by artificial intelligence. In addition, the Vatican Bank does not hold accounts for governments, foreign individuals or clients unrelated to the Catholic Church or the Holy See.
Fake: In Ukraine, Men Run Away from Military Conscription with Easter Baskets – Video | StopFake
There is no evidence in the video of the presence of the TCC, military personnel or document checks. In fact, the 'Easter races' are a regional tradition: it is believed that the first person to return home after church will have good luck and prosperity on their land for the next year.
Fake: Head of Ukrainian Orthodox Church Claims Pope Died for Supporting Russia | StopFake
On the contrary, Metropolitan Epiphanius expressed his sincere condolences on the Pope's death, noting that Pope Francis had dedicated his life to serving God, spreading the Christian faith and launching numerous humanitarian initiatives to help those in need.