Fact checks: from across the internet
Ukraine Fact Check presents fact checks on Ukraine in two different ways. Our team works to:
1. index and tag existing fact-check articles from reputable sources from across the internet;
2. compile and publish original fact check articles, based our team’s own research into a subject.
Below, you can find the fact-check articles published by other websites across the internet.
Disclaimer: Ukraine Fact Check was not involved in producing the articles listed below. The information presented in them may be incorrect, incomplete, or misleading. As with any other type of article, read with a critical eye, check sources, and seek other opinions before making up your mind on important topics.
Fact Check: F-15 And Su-27 Video Game Footage Presented As Real Interception Over Ukraine — Old Video | Lead Stories
Does a viral video really show a Russian Su-27 jet intercepting a NATO F-15 trying to get closer to a Tu22m3 bomber over Ukraine? No, that’s not true: The footage which was widely copied to other social networks carried the watermark of a TikTok channel that publishes aviation videos. The caption under the video indicated it was created in the “War Thunder” video game.
Fake: Andriy Parubiy Behind Maidan Shootings, Odessa Trade Union Arson, and Ukraine Coup | StopFake
Kremlin outlets have amplified claims tying former parliamentary speaker Andriy Parubiy to the Maidan shootings, the May 2014 Odessa fire, and an alleged coup in Kyiv. In reality, there is no evidence linking Parubiy to either the killings of protesters or the Odessa tragedy. Nor was there a coup in 2014: Ukraine’s government was formed through a legitimate process that Moscow itself formally recognized at the time.
Fake: Ukraine Bans Hasidic Pilgrimage to Uman | StopFake
Ukrainian officials have made no move to block the annual Hasidic pilgrimage to Uman, despite claims circulating on social media and pro-Russian outlets. The allegation – attributed to unnamed sources – was swiftly dismissed by Israel’s Foreign Ministry, the United Jewish Community of Ukraine, and the foundations that coordinate the yearly gathering. Organizers confirmed that preparations for Rosh Hashanah 2025 remain on track.
Manipulation: Ukraine Wants to Change Regional Borders in Order to “Not Give Up Donbas” | StopFake
The bill concerns exclusively the internal optimization of administrative management and is related to the provision of social and financial guarantees for residents of the territories controlled by Ukraine; it does not provide for Ukraine to abandon the occupied areas or cede them to Russia. In addition, it is being considered by a special committee and may not be adopted
Fact Check: No Proof For Zelenskyy $1.2B Real Estate Empire In ‘London Telegraph’ Story — New Website Using Stolen Profile Picture | Lead Stories
Is there any evidence for a story being spread online about “Olena K.”, a Ukrainian anti-corruption official who supposedly defected to Europe and revealed real-estate corruption involving President Zelenskyy worth $1.2 billion ? No, that’s not true: The story did not contain any verifiable details or documents and no media reported on the supposed events. The London Telegraph, the website where the story originated, was only registered in August 2025 and the profile picture of the journalist who supposedly wrote the story was stolen from the social media profile of a different journalist.
Fake: JD Vance Said Ukraine Will Never Pay Out the Families of All Fallen Soldiers | StopFake
The quote that Russian propaganda attributed to Vance is fabricated. We were unable to find any confirmation in any credible Western media that the US Vice President really commented on Ukraine’s ability to make payments to the families of fallen soldiers and voiced such statistics. Moreover, the original source of the so-called quote is the X profile ” Reagan Ronald ” with the telling bio “Ban for fact-checking!” and the “parody account” tag.
Fake: Pro-Russian Banners With Russian Flag Appear on Ukrainian Streets | StopFake
Clips featuring these supposed “greetings” have appeared exclusively on Russian state-linked outlets, with no trace on Ukrainian platforms. The footage itself shows clear discrepancies-recycled shots spliced with artificial elements-pointing to manipulation through neural network tools.
Fake: Conflicting Numbers on Ukrainian Children Abductions Deny Deportations | StopFake
Kremlin outlets have seized on discrepancies in estimates of the number of Ukrainian children taken to Russia, touting them as supposed “proof” that the deportations are a Western invention. In reality, the varying figures reflect the inherent difficulty of gathering reliable data amid an ongoing war and under occupation. What remains undisputed, however, is the consensus among international organizations: Russia is engaged in the systematic deportation of Ukrainian children.
Fake: Soros’s Son Called on Every Ukrainian to Join the Army | StopFake
There is no such story on the Ukrayinska Pravda website.
Manipulation: Kyiv Targets Russian Language Status in European Charter Language Protections | StopFake
In fact, the measure does not amount to a ban. Rather, it addresses a longstanding translation error in the European Charter. The treaty is designed to safeguard endangered languages, while Russian – the official language of a major state – is not considered to be in need of such protection.
Fake: Ukrainians Vandalized Martin Luther King Memorial in Alaska | StopFake
In fact, the photo has nothing to do with reality. The image being circulated was generated with artificial intelligence, while the actual Martin Luther King memorial in Anchorage remains untouched.
Fake: Trump Sent National Guard to Alaska Over Ukrainian Protests – CNN | StopFake
The CNN report on this matter is entirely fabricated, and no other U.S. news outlet has published similar claims.
Fake: Ukraine Committed Genocide in Donbas by Cutting Off Water to Civilians | StopFake
In fact, Ukraine continued supplying water to the occupied territories for as long as the infrastructure allowed. Disruptions began only after Russian shelling and the seizure of key facilities. The damage to canals, pumping stations, and filtration units stems directly from Moscow’s military actions – not from any so-called “humanitarian blockade” by Kyiv.
Fake: The NYT Calls to “Redefine Death” in Ukraine to Harvest Organs for Transplantation from Living People | StopFake
The article mentions neither Ukraine nor harvesting organs from living people.
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.
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.
Fake: Ukrainian Cultural Treasures Surface on London Auction Blocks | StopFake
The narrative is riddled with distortions and falsehoods: none of the cited artifacts belong to the Ukrainian state.
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.
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).
Fake: European Media Provides Evidence of Ukraine Using Chemical Weapons | StopFake
In reality, an article in an Italian pro-Kremlin media outlet simply repeats the words of Russian propagandists – without any factual basis.