Videos and images claiming to show Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dancing have been widely shared online during the Russia-Ukraine war. However, our fact-checking confirms that these are deepfake creations, digitally altering someone else’s body to appear as Zelenskyy. Social Media Claim A Facebook video purportedly shows that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is dressed as a […]
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After an official meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy, a viral image comparing two photos of Zelenskyy, one in a suit and the other not, has been shared. The post questions why Zelenskyy didn’t wear a uniform during the meeting, implying it was a sign of disrespect to the host country. However, our investigation reveals that […]
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While USAID has provided billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, a widely circulated photo showing stacks of banknotes in a room has been falsely claimed to depict USAID money found in the home of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The image quickly gained traction on social media, sparking widespread […]
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As Ukraine battles the Russian troops to defend its sovereignty and autonomy, a barrage of images and videos claiming to be from the warzone can be seen on mainstream and social media. Over the last few days, fact checkers across the world have debunked hundreds of fake claims made on videos and photos purported to […]
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