Is Vladimir Putin Dead?
Rumors of Putin's death and his various health crises have circulated for years. We have frequently debunked them here at Snopes.
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Fake headline spreads unsubstantiated claim on Ukraine-Hamas link
Social media posts claim The Washington Post published an article suggesting Ukraine sent weapons to Hamas following the Palestinian Islamist movement's bloody October 2023 attack on Israel, which sparked a war in the region. This is false; the headline is fabricated and there is no evidence of such aid.
This IDF advertisement recruiting Ukrainian soldiers is fake – Truth or Fake
In a video that's been digitally altered using artificial intelligence, social media users claim to show an advertisement from the Israel Defense Forces, starring a Ukrainian soldier who brags about the benefits of joining the Israeli army. We debunk this video in this edition of Truth of Fake.
FACT CHECK: Is Vladimir Putin Using Drones And Ammunition From Iran And North Korea? | Check Your Fact
Verdict: True
Putin is using attack drones from Iran. While it has not been definitively proven that North Korea is supplying ammunition to Russia, experts and media outlets have said it is likely happening.
Did Putin Say Russia Was Helping Palestinians by Fighting the US in Ukraine?
Claim: In October 2023, Vladimir Putin said, "There is no way to help the Palestinians except by fighting those behind their conflict, and we are fighting them in Ukraine."
Rating: Correct Attribution
Images of war in Ukraine used to falsely illustrate Israeli ground offensive in Gaza – Truth or Fake
Since the second phase of the war between Israel and Hamas began over the weekend, some social media users have been sharing images purporting to show Israel's ground offensive in Gaza. But these are actually images of the war in Ukraine. We tell you more in this edition of Truth or Fake.
FACT CHECK: No, German Satirical Magazine Cover Does Not Show Comparison Between Israelis and Ukrainians | Check Your Fact
Verdict: False
This is not a genuine cover from Titanic. It cannot be found through a search of the publication's social media accounts.
Posts falsely claim Ukraine issued stamps to honour Nazi figure from World War II
Canada's recognition in parliament of Canadian-Ukrainian World War II veteran Yaroslav Hunka, who fought on the side of the Nazis, sparked public outrage in September 2023. Pro-Russian social media accounts seized the moment, alleging that Ukraine had released a postage stamp to immortalise Hunka. But the claim is false: AFP Fact Check found that the barcode on the stamp belongs to another series of Ukrainian stamps. Ukraine's national postal service also confirmed the Hunka stamp does not exist.
Is Ukraine Preparing to Legalize Porn Production to Raise Military Funding?
Claim: As of October 2023, the Ukrainian government was preparing to legalize the production of pornography to help fund the country's military.
Rating: False
FACT CHECK: No, The BBC Did Not Publish A Video Claiming Bellingcat Said Hamas Used Weapons Supplied By Ukraine | Check Your Fact
Verdict: False
BBC did not publish this video nor did Bellingcat make the claim. There is no evidence that Ukraine supplied Hamas with weapons.