Old video of Ukraine soldiers surrendering in Mariupol shared as recent
The Verdict: Misleading.
According to reports, the video actually shows Ukrainian servicemen surrendering in Mariupol in 2022.
Category Ukraine
Trump’s ‘Temu Zelenskiy’ taunt is an AI deepfake
WHAT WAS CLAIMED
A video shows Donald Trump calling Ukraine's leader "Temu Zelenskiy" for not wearing a suit.
OUR VERDICT
The video is an AI deepfake from a self-described parody account.
Fact Check: Nate Vance, Who Criticized Trump’s Ukraine Policy, IS Vice President JD Vance’s Cousin
Is Nate Vance -- who criticized the Trump administration's reduction of support for Ukraine's defense against Russia's invasion -- Vice President JD Vance's cousin? Yes, that's true: Nate Vance is the first cousin of JD Vance. His father, Jim Vance, is the brother of JD Vance's mother, Beverly. Nate Vance detailed the family connection on social media, and online records show their family connections.
Yes, Vice President JD Vance’s cousin Nate fought in Ukraine for three years
Claim: U.S. Vice President JD Vance's cousin Nate Vance fought in Ukraine for three years during its war with Russia.
Rating: True
Warren Buffett did not send more than $500M to Ukraine – but his son did
Claim: Warren Buffett has given more than $500 million to Ukraine.
Context: Howard Buffett, Warren Buffett's son, donated more than $800 million to Ukraine since 2022, through his own foundation.
FACT CHECK: Video Showing Ukrainian Troops Surrendering Is From 2022, Not 2025
A post shared on X claims to show Ukrainian troops surrendering in Kursk in 2025.
Verdict: Misleading
This video is from 2022 and shows Ukrainian troops surrendering in Mariupol, not Kursk.
FACT CHECK: Exchange between U.S. defense official and journalist on Ukraine-Russia FAKE
WHAT WAS CLAIMED: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and a journalist had an exchange about the impending peace talks between Ukraine and Russia.
OUR VERDICT: Fake: No such exchange on diplomacy and Russia's concessions took place between Hegseth and a reporter in a press briefing after a NATO defense ministers' meeting on Feb. 13.
What to know about Trump administration’s reported plans to revoke legal status for Ukrainians in US
Agencies have paused humanitarian parole programs, including for Ukrainians in the U.S., following a Trump executive order on Jan. 20.
Fake: Zelensky Acquires One of France’s Largest Private Equity Banks
The TV station that reported the news does not exist. The bank's management recently stated that it is not considering a sale.
Audio of BBC reporter making snide comment about the Trump-Zelenskyy meeting is fake
A BBC reporter wasn't caught on tape cursing about the Trump-Zelenskyy meeting. We rate that claim Pants on Fire!