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‘Died Suddenly’ Producer Promotes Fake CNN Post Containing Fake Zelenskyy Quote
According to the supposed CNN post, Zelenskyy had said, “We will become a new diverse and multicultural nation that will be the model state for the rest of Europe.”
However, as BBC Verify journalist Shayan Sardarizadeh pointed out that same day, not only had CNN never posted this, but there was also no evidence that Zelenskyy ever said these words. Nor did Snopes find any evidence indicating Ukraine had announced plans for “mass immigration.”
Video shows Putin at judo coach’s burial in 2013, not Wagner leader’s funeral
Days after Wagner commander Yevgeny Prigozhin was confirmed dead in a plane crash, a video emerged on social media with claims that it showed Russian President Vladimir Putin attending his funeral. However, these claims are false; the footage dates back to 2013, and shows Putin at the funeral of his long-time judo trainer.
DISINFORMATION THAT AMERICAN GENERAL DIED IN MISSILE ATTACK IN UKRAINE
The American General died in a plane crash while on board of a single-engine plane (Piper PA-28 Cherokee) on July 25, 2023. The plane crashed in Havre de Grace, Maryland. The cause of the crash is still unknown. The accident is being investigated by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board.
Twitter post: This is a lie. In the actual video he posted, the head of FEMA says the Individual And Households Program can give up to $41,000.
This is a lie. In the actual video he posted, the head of FEMA says the Individual And Households Program can give up to $41,000.
Ryan Knight is counting on people just reading his bullshit and not watching the video that contradicts his lie.
No, these videos do not prove Russia is demolishing Wagner fighters’ graves – Truth or Fake
As Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was laid to rest after a fatal plane crash, videos purportedly showing graves of the group’s fighters being demolished went viral on social media channels. But despite claims to the contrary, this footage does not show a large-scale effort by the Russian state to erase all traces of the mercenary group.
Is Zelensky Refusing to Hold Ukraine Election Unless U.S. Pays?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was quoted saying that U.S. contributions were needed for voting.
Currently, Ukrainian law forbids holding elections during wartime.
Claim that Wagner group arrives Mali to support Niger is misleading – FactCheckHub
A claim that the Russian mercenary group, Wagner Group, has just arrived Mali to provide support for the coup-led military regime in Niger is circulating online.
These photos do not show Ukrainian ‘children’ being sent to the front
Since the start of the war in Ukraine, some have claimed that “children” are being recruited into the Ukrainian army. Three viral photos, purporting to show graves of very young soldiers, have been shared since mid-August as evidence of this phenomenon. However, two of these three photos have been manipulated, and actually show the burial sites of adult men.
Recycled Video Does Not Show Wagner Chief Prigozhin’s Plane Crash
Claim: A 79-second video shared by Anton Gerashchenko, advisor to Ukraine’s minister of internal affairs, shows the August 2023 crash of the plane allegedly carrying Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin.
Rating: Miscaptioned
GOP debate live fact check: What the candidates get right — and wrong
While outlining why she would continue giving aid to Ukraine, [Nikki] Haley claimed that 11 European countries have given more in terms of GDP than the U.S. This is true. […]
Nearly a dozen European countries have provided more in terms of GDP. They include Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, Denmark, Netherlands, Finland, Czech Republic, Norway and the U.K. Estonia leads the way and has provided support that equates to about 1.3% of its GDP.
Did Zelenskyy Say He Would ‘Exchange’ Belgorod for NATO Membership?
Claim: Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy said that “we are ready to exchange Belgorod for Ukraine’s membership in NATO.”
Rating: Correct Attribution
Context: Belgorod is a Russian city.
Is Ukraine Aid Being Spent on Hiring Sex Workers for Soldiers?
Kyiv is not spending money hiring sex workers for injured soldiers, as the post on X claims.
The post quotes part of a BBC article about a rehabilitative service for Ukrainian soldiers run by a support organization called Veteran Hub. It does not employ sex workers and there is no evidence that funding provided to Ukraine or Ukrainian government spending has been used in this way.
Russian nuclear bombers land in South Africa ahead of 2023 Brics summit? No, video from 2019 – Africa Check
Russian nuclear bombers land in South Africa ahead of 2023 Brics summit? No, video from 2019
Joe Biden’s Aid to Hawaii vs Ukraine Aid Compared: What We Know
Some Republicans and conservative commentators questioned President Joe Biden’s priorities after the government announced a further $200 million of security assistance for Kyiv as it battles Russia’s invasion, on the same day that people affected by the fires in Hawaii were offered $700 a household.
This is not the totality of the federal aid that will go to Maui, however. Although some figures have been released, the disaster recovery effort is in its early stages and further disbursements are expected in the days and weeks to come.
US military deployed helicopters, personnel to help those in Maui | Fact check
The claim: The US hasn’t shown support ‘surge’ for Maui like it did for Ukraine
Our rating: False
No, This Isn’t a Real Headline About ‘Five TikTok Dances You Can Do to Support Ukraine’
Claim: A headline from an actual news organization in 2022 suggested: “Here’s 5 Tik-Tok dances you can do to help Ukraine fight Russia.”
Rating: Originated as Satire
Ukraine training exercise misrepresented as staged combat
Social media posts claim a video of two camouflaged individuals dragging a man shows an attempt to stage footage of Ukrainian troops in combat. This is false; the clip was filmed by a center that offers military skills training for civilians.
Ukraine water sprinklers predate Russian invasion, US wartime assistance
Social media users are claiming a video shows Ukrainians in Kyiv cooling off under a water spray system set up during the war. This is false; the city’s use of sprinklers predates Russia’s invasion in February 2022.
Ukraine not recruiting Canadians to fight in war against Russia
Social media posts claim Ukraine has asked the Canadian government to send residents of Ukrainian descent to fight in the war against Russia. This is false; both countries told AFP there is no such recruitment campaign.
Photos of French villa falsely tied to Ukrainian defense minister
Social media posts claim photos show a multimillion-dollar property recently purchased by the daughter of Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov. This is false; the luxury villa in Cannes, France has been on the market since October 2021, according to a real estate firm and the owners of the house.