Category Ukraine

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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A Fox livestream news report labeled Kyiv a Russian city. Here’s what we know | Snopes.com

Claim: A Fox News broadcast labeled Kyiv (the capital of Ukraine) a Russian city on Easter 2025.
Rating: Mostly true.
What's True: The mistake appeared on LiveNOW from Fox, a news service delivered by Fox Television Stations.
What's False: However, while LiveNOW from Fox and Fox News are both part of the Fox Corporation, they are not interchangeable nor run by the same business within the corporation.

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