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;
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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.
Fake: Biden Says Money For The Deaths of Ukrainians is an United States’ Investment // StopFake.org
Source published on: October 25, 2023 /
Biden was not referring to investments in “killing Ukrainians” or the American military-industrial complex, as the Russian media wrote. The president was talking about investing in the security and stability of the democratic world. Biden noted that when terrorists do not pay the price for their terror, and dictators do not pay for their aggression, they cause even more chaos, death and destruction, triggering a chain of unpunished cruelty around the world.
The American President emphasized that there is a direct link between Ukraine’s victory in the Russian war and the well-being of American citizens. Biden emphasized that if we do not stop dictator Putin and his ilk now, after Ukraine and Israel, they will move on to other countries â the NATO countries, including the United States.
Indexed on 2024-10-14 10:38 // Categories: Aid to Ukraine, Coordinated disinformation, Fact checks / debunkings, Hamas, International community, Israel, Media taken out of context, Methods, Military aid, Misconceptions, Palestine, President Biden, Russia, Russian propaganda, Ukraine, and USA
Fake: First Children’s Brigade Being Formed in Ukraine // StopFake.org
Source published on: November 2, 2023 /
In a comment for StopFake, the 117th Separate Territorial Defense Brigade in the Sumy region claimed that this information is fake. There is even no 153rd brigade in the Armed Forces. Instead, the 153rd separate battalion of the territorial defense was formed in Shostka at the very beginning of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine. In Ukraine, only citizens over the age of 18 are considered conscripts and can be drafted.
Indexed on 2024-10-14 10:38 // Categories: Children, Coordinated disinformation, Fact checks / debunkings, Misconceptions, Protected groups & minorities, Russia, Russian propaganda, and Ukraine
Rakvere products in Russian propaganda // Propastop
Source published on: October 25, 2023 /
In response to the viral photos, the representative also raised questions about their authenticity, pointing out that labels on the products appeared to be printed on paper and merely taped onto the goods. […]
In a twist to the viral post, Facebook users have taken the investigation a step further. They’ve tried to identify the specific store and pointed out that it is currently out of service.
Indexed on 2024-10-14 10:38 // Categories: Fact checks / debunkings, Media taken out of context, Methods, Misconceptions, and Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin suffered a heart attack Oct. 22, 2023. // PolitiFact
Source published on: October 31, 2023 /
Unverified reports about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s health have been circulating online, driven by social media.
The Kremlin denied Russian President Vladimir Putin was ill. Photos released by Russian media show Putin at meetings and public events in the days after this supposed health emergency.
The claim started on Telegram, a platform known for facilitating the spread of misinformation about Russia. The account that made the claim has shared other dubious reports about Putin’s health in the past.
Based on available information, we rate the claim that Putin recently suffered a heart attack False.
Indexed on 2024-10-14 10:38 // Categories: Disinformation, Fact checks / debunkings, Misconceptions, Putin, and Russia
FACT CHECK: Breaking Down Nikki Haley’s Claim About Ukraine Aid Spending | Check Your Fact // Check Your Fact (The Daily Caller)
Source published on: September 25, 2023 /
Mark Cancian, a senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies’ International Security Program:
“Measured by percentage of GDP, the United States at .3% is behind most European countries, with 30 others ahead of the United States. Measured as a percentage of the defense budget, military aid to Ukraine (excluding humanitarian assistance, economic support, and money going to other US agencies) comes to about 3.5% of the defense budget over the two fiscal years of the war. This may be the 3.5% that Haley referred to. I don’t have comparisons to other countries. The number needs to be handle cautiously, however, because all the Ukraine aid was added to the budget and did not come out of DoD base budget.”
“Bottom line: measured by dollars, the United States is far ahead of other countries. Measured by level of effort, percentage of GDP, many countries exceed the US effort,” Cancian added.
Indexed on 2024-10-14 10:38 // Categories: Aid oversight, Aid to Ukraine, Disinformation, Fact checks / debunkings, International community, Military aid, Misconceptions, Ukraine, and USA
Fake: Former Porn Actress Mia Khalifa Thanks Ukraine for Helping Hamas // StopFake.org
Source published on: October 14, 2023 /
Former American adult actress of Lebanese origin Mia Khalifa did not thank Ukraine for helping the Islamic movement Hamas. Neither USA TODAY, which is cited by Russian propaganda, nor any other reputable media outlets have published news with words of gratitude to Ukraine from Mia Khalifa.
Indexed on 2024-10-14 10:38 // Categories: Deep fake videos, Disinformation, Fact checks / debunkings, Faked news reports, Hamas, International community, Methods, Misconceptions, Palestine, Ukraine, and USA
Fake: Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Zaluzhny Is Preparing a Military Coup // StopFake.org
Source published on: November 8, 2023 /
The Ukrainian Forces Commander-in-Chief General Valery Zaluzhny, did not say anything of the sort. This video is a high-quality fake, a so-called deepfake, created using artificial intelligence.
Indexed on 2024-10-14 10:38 // Categories: AI-generated images, Disinformation, Fact checks / debunkings, Media formats, Media taken out of context, Methods, Misconceptions, Resources, Ukraine, and Video
Fake: Ukrainian Orthodox Churches Celebrate Halloween // StopFake.org
Source published on: November 6, 2023 /
Halloween was not celebrated in the Orthodox Church of Ukraine temples. In the original video, the choir performs the church song How Beautiful is Your Temple, Mother of God, and not the song dedicated to evil spirits holiday. In addition, the Ukrainian Orthodox Church publicly condemns any celebration of Halloween.
Indexed on 2024-10-14 10:38 // Categories: Disinformation, Fact checks / debunkings, Media taken out of context, Methods, Misconceptions, Religion, Religious freedom, and Ukraine
Fake: Ukrainians Demand Ransom from the Deceased Hamas Hostage’s Family // StopFake.org
Source published on: November 3, 2023 /
There is no police investigation claiming that the family of Shani Louk, who was killed by Hamas, received ransom calls from Ukraine. Neither the German media WDR, cited by the propagandists, nor any other credible sources published such news. Propaganda used the signature style of the German media to justify Hamas and denigrate Ukraine.
Indexed on 2024-10-14 10:38 // Categories: Coordinated disinformation, Fact checks / debunkings, Faked news reports, Germany, Hamas, International community, Israel, Methods, Misconceptions, Palestine, Russia, Russian propaganda, and Ukraine
Manipulation: Security in Ukrainian Trains Will Detect Passengers Opposed to the Zelenskyi Regime // StopFake.org
Source published on: October 15, 2023 /
Employing security officers is a standard practice for companies that organize passenger transportation. The main task of the officers is not to detect those disloyal to the authorities, as the propagandists claim, but to control security at railway facilities, primarily with the aim of preventing citizens from transporting explosive and other prohibited substances and weapons without proper permission.
Indexed on 2024-10-14 10:38 // Categories: Coordinated disinformation, Fact checks / debunkings, Misconceptions, Russia, Russian propaganda, and Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskyy Flaunts Crazy Belly-Dancing Moves in Viral Video? // Snopes
Source published on: September 21, 2023 /
This is not an authentic video of Volodymyr Zelenskyy performing a belly dance. The original video, published on June 1, 2023, showed Pablo Acosta, a dancer from Argentina.
When we compared the “Zelenskyy” video to the one published on @pabloacostabellydance Instagram account, it became clear that the viral footage had been digitally manipulated to superimpose Zelenskyy’s face on Acosta’s body. Therefore, we rated this claim as Fake.
Indexed on 2024-10-14 10:38 // Categories: Deep fake videos, Disinformation, Fact checks / debunkings, Media taken out of context, Methods, and Misconceptions
Don’t fall for this supposed anti-Ukrainian billboard declaring ‘Glory to Urine’ // PolitiFact
Source published on: September 27, 2023 /
Verdict: This video was altered.
Erin Watkins, general counsel for [billboard owner] Big Outdoor, told PolitiFact that “Glory to Urine” never appeared on the billboard and that the “original video that was used to create the doctored images appears to be at least over a year old.”
“The images are 100% fake,” Watkins said.
Indexed on 2024-10-14 10:38 // Categories: Fact checks / debunkings, International community, Media taken out of context, Methods, Misconceptions, Ukraine, and USA
FACT CHECK: Did Sweden Confirm That The 10 Tanks It Sent To Ukraine Were Destroyed? | Check Your Fact // Check Your Fact (The Daily Caller)
Source published on: October 3, 2023 /
A post shared on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, claims Sweden confirmed that the 10 tanks it sent to Ukraine were destroyed.
Verdict: Misleading
There is no evidence that Sweden confirmed that these tanks have been destroyed. Two of the 10 have been confirmed as damaged by video.
Indexed on 2024-10-14 10:38 // Categories: Aid to Ukraine, Disinformation, Fact checks / debunkings, International community, Military aid, and Misconceptions
FACT CHECK: Image Claims To Show Aftermath Of Recent Ukrainian Attack | Check Your Fact // Check Your Fact (The Daily Caller)
Source published on: September 26, 2023 /
A post shared on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, claims to show a satellite image of the aftermath of the recent Ukrainian strike in Crimea.
Verdict: False
The image is from an August 2022 Ukrainian attack.
Indexed on 2024-10-14 10:38 // Categories: Fact checks / debunkings, Media taken out of context, Methods, Misconceptions, Russia, and Ukraine
FACT CHECK: No Evidence ‘Glory To Urine’ Billboard Is Real | Check Your Fact // Check Your Fact (The Daily Caller)
Source published on: September 26, 2023 /
There is no evidence, though, that this occurred. Check Your Fact did not find any credible news outlets reporting on the alleged billboard. Instead, multiple outlets, including fact-checking website Snopes, reported that the billboard was a viral fake.
Indexed on 2024-10-14 10:38 // Categories: AI-generated images, Disinformation, Fact checks / debunkings, International community, Methods, Misconceptions, Ukraine, and USA