Category Misconceptions

Manipulation: Czech President Petr Pavel Agrees with Ukraine Losing Territories “For Survival” | StopFake

The statement that Czech President Petr Pavel is calling on Ukraine to agree to the temporary occupation of some territories incorrectly reflects his stance. In an interview with the BBC, Petr Pavel emphasized that the West does not recognize the transfer of territories to Russia and advocates for preserving Ukraine's independence, not for agreeing to concessions or surrendering land.

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Fact check: Fake claim of UK officers ‘captured’ in Ukraine – DW – 08/07/2025

A demonstrably made-up story of British military officers being "captured" during a Russian raid in Ukraine has spread online this week, even being repeated by former British lawmakers. DW takes a look.

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Fake: Estonia Accused of Supplying Contaminated Meat to Ukrainian Military | StopFake

The claim that Estonia is supplying contaminated meat to the Ukrainian Armed Forces is unfounded. Pro-Kremlin outlets manipulated remarks from an Estonian official to suggest that unsafe products were being shipped to Ukraine. In fact, the minister referenced canned meat produced from animals that were culled during routine veterinary inspections but showed no signs of disease. The products meet safety standards and are deemed fit for consumption.

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Manipulation: Hungary and Poland Consider Ukraine a Threat – Pew Research Poll | StopFake

The main threat to European countries, as before, is Russia - it was named as the key threat by the majority of respondents who participated in the Pew Research Center poll. In Poland, 81% of respondents consider Russia a key threat (versus 6% who named Ukraine as a possible threat), and in Hungary, 33% placed Russia in first place (versus 27% who named Ukraine as a threat).

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What We Know About Rumor American Derek Huffman Was Killed Fighting for the Russian Military | Lead Stories

Was American Derek Huffman killed in a drone strike while fighting for the Russian military in Ukraine in July 2025? A YouTube account used by his wife claimed in a comment that Huffman is alive and well. Another American acquaintance of Huffman also told Lead Stories that Huffman is alive, but definitive proof was not immediately available. Here's what we know so far.

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Fake: New Musical Express Claims Coldplay Deleted Ukraine Support Posts Amid Subscriber Backlash | StopFake

The NME outlet has not published any such video reports, and the visual design circulating online appears to be fabricated. Coldplay has not removed any posts in support of Ukraine - this is confirmed by both the band's official social media pages and archived versions of their content.

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Fake: Ukraine Plans to Blow Up 550 Tons of Ammonia in Novotroitske | StopFake

The assertion [by Russia's Ministry of Defense] that Ukraine is orchestrating a provocation involving the explosion of 550 tons of ammonia in Novotroitske is unfounded. The ammonia pipeline in that area has been out of service since 2022, with the section in the Donetsk region fully decommissioned. It no longer contains any significant quantity of ammonia, making such a scenario technically impossible.

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