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Fake: Italian Landmark Collapsed Because Funds Were Diverted to Ukraine

Fake: Italian Landmark Collapsed Because Funds Were Diverted to Ukraine

Nov 3, 2025
A historic tower in central Rome did not collapse because Italy “sent all its money to Ukraine.” The medieval Torre dei Conti fell during fully funded restoration work. Italian authorities are investigating the incident as a workplace accident and possible negligence.
False Quote Attributed to Olena Zelenska About Joining NATO Circulates

False Quote Attributed to Olena Zelenska About Joining NATO Circulates

Nov 3, 2025
The quote attributed to Olena Zelenska is false. A similar phrase appeared in a 2022 BBC interview, but there she spoke not about enduring harsh conditions for 20-30 years or about joining NATO, but about 2-3 years and the prospect of joining the European Union
Manipulation: Ukraine Lost a Billion Dollars by Signing a Contract With an “American Weapon Store” – FT

Manipulation: Ukraine Lost a Billion Dollars by Signing a Contract With an “American Weapon Store” – FT

Oct 30, 2025
Claim by Viral social media post: Ukraine Lost a Billion Dollars by Signing a Contract With an “American Weapon Store” – FT StopFake rating: The Financial Times did not write that Ukraine lost a billion dollars on this deal. The newspaper only reported on the arms supply contract that Ukraine signed with an Arizona company in the first months of the full-scale invasion. The company was never able to fulfill it due to the lack of experience in such large-scale deliveries. The irresponsible supplier received 17 million euros in advance, but Ukraine successfully sued for this money after the contract was canceled.
Manipulation: Canada Backtracks on Plan to Send Repaired Armored Vehicles to Ukraine

Manipulation: Canada Backtracks on Plan to Send Repaired Armored Vehicles to Ukraine

Oct 25, 2025
Claim by Viral social media post: Canada Backtracks on Plan to Send Repaired Armored Vehicles to Ukraine StopFake rating: Pro-Kremlin outlets have distorted the facts, portraying a routine contract adjustment as a sign that Ottawa is “abandoning” Kyiv. In truth, Canada remains a steadfast supporter of Ukraine – continuing to deliver weapons, train Ukrainian forces, and finance key defense initiatives.
Fake: Zelensky Blocked Trump-Putin Meeting

Fake: Zelensky Blocked Trump-Putin Meeting

Oct 23, 2025
Claim by ukraina.ru: Zelensky Blocked Trump-Putin Meeting StopFake rating: Kyiv flatly contradicted the narrative, with the Ukrainian President underscoring his support for diplomatic negotiations and asserting his readiness to participate in a prospective Trump-Putin summit.
Fake: Zelensky Said He “No Longer Feels Welcome in the U.S.” After Meeting With Trump

Fake: Zelensky Said He “No Longer Feels Welcome in the U.S.” After Meeting With Trump

Oct 22, 2025
Claim by Viral social media post: Zelensky Said He “No Longer Feels Welcome in the U.S.” After Meeting With Trump StopFake rating: The quote attributed to President Volodymyr Zelensky, claiming he “no longer feels like a welcome guest in the United States,” is entirely fabricated. No such remark appears in official transcripts, press releases, or credible media coverage. In reality, Zelensky’s statements following his meeting with Donald Trump were measured, underscoring Ukraine’s willingness to maintain constructive dialogue and cooperation with Washington.
Fake: Ukrainian Media Staged Olena Zelenska’s Meeting with Melania Trump

Fake: Ukrainian Media Staged Olena Zelenska’s Meeting with Melania Trump

Oct 6, 2025
This photo is real. The first ladies met at the UN General Assembly in late September and discussed the protection of Ukrainian children. […] However, this accusation against the Ukrainian media is completely unfounded. First, the photos are not identical: Melania Trump’s facial expression and leg position are different in the photos. And secondly, the US First Lady took joint photos with Olena Zelenska and the Queen of Jordan on the same day, which is why she is wearing the same white suit. […] There are no signs of editing on the photo with Zelenska.
Fake: Ukrainian TV Doctored Zelensky’s UN Broadcast

Fake: Ukrainian TV Doctored Zelensky’s UN Broadcast

Oct 3, 2025
A review of broadcast recordings and digital forensics shows the claim doesn’t hold up. Ukrainian networks aired the official UN feed, while the version circulating online – showing a packed audience – was manipulated footage. […] A review of the original United News broadcast – including the 1+1 TV segment – found no evidence of any ‘added’ audience. […] The authentic broadcast carried unmistakable identifiers – the UN logo in the upper right corner and a Ukrainian-language audio track. By contrast, the fabricated version omitted these details, featured an English-language narration, and bore visible traces of AI manipulation.
Fake: Ukraine’s International Legion Is Recruiting Germans for Revenge Against Russia

Fake: Ukraine’s International Legion Is Recruiting Germans for Revenge Against Russia

Oct 2, 2025
The International Legion firmly denied any role in the appearance of the leaflets. Their limited distribution – confined to a single district of Berlin – points to a staged provocation designed to discredit Ukraine and its armed forces. […] Notably, the leaflets appeared only in a single Berlin district and carried an overtly propagandistic message – an appeal to a ‘sense of revenge.’ […] The press service of the International Legion of Defence of Ukraine told StopFake it had no connection to the creation, distribution, or promotion of the leaflets.
Fact Check: F-15 And Su-27 Video Game Footage Presented As Real Interception Over Ukraine — Old Video | Lead Stories

Fact Check: F-15 And Su-27 Video Game Footage Presented As Real Interception Over Ukraine — Old Video | Lead Stories

Sep 3, 2025
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

Fake: Andriy Parubiy Behind Maidan Shootings, Odessa Trade Union Arson, and Ukraine Coup | StopFake

Sep 2, 2025
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

Fake: Ukraine Bans Hasidic Pilgrimage to Uman | StopFake

Sep 1, 2025
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

Manipulation: Ukraine Wants to Change Regional Borders in Order to “Not Give Up Donbas” | StopFake

Aug 28, 2025
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

Fact Check: No Proof For Zelenskyy $1.2B Real Estate Empire In ‘London Telegraph’ Story — New Website Using Stolen Profile Picture | Lead Stories

Aug 27, 2025
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

Fake: JD Vance Said Ukraine Will Never Pay Out the Families of All Fallen Soldiers | StopFake

Aug 26, 2025
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

Fake: Pro-Russian Banners With Russian Flag Appear on Ukrainian Streets | StopFake

Aug 24, 2025
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

Fake: Conflicting Numbers on Ukrainian Children Abductions Deny Deportations | StopFake

Aug 24, 2025
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.
MANIPULATION: Shelling of Russian territory during negotiations proves that Ukraine does not want to end the war – Western journalist

MANIPULATION: Shelling of Russian territory during negotiations proves that Ukraine does not want to end the war – Western journalist

Aug 22, 2025
Information is being spread online claiming that Ukraine is allegedly shelling Russian territory during peace negotiations. This was supposedly noticed in the West as well: Dutch journalist Sonja van den Ende stated that allegedly such behavior shows that Ukraine does not want to end the war. This is manipulation. Sonja van den Ende is a pro-Russian propagandist, not an independent Western journalist. The aggressor in the war is Russia, but it has not stopped shelling during negotiations.