Bot networks. Online propaganda. “Troll farms”.

Hostile governments, and ideological factions spend millions to flood your news and social media with known untruths about what’s happening in Ukraine.

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FactChecking Chris Christie’s Presidential Announcement

Jun 7, 2023
Christie repeated the misleading claim that Barack Obama only provided “blankets” and “human rights aid” after Russia invaded regions of Ukraine in 2014. Obama’s administration also provided Ukraine with nonlethal military aid, including training, vehicles and radar equipment. He claimed that President Joe Biden initially said that “a small incursion” by Russia into Ukraine in 2022 “probably wouldn’t be a problem.” Biden said “Russia will be held accountable” for an invasion, but the U.S. response would depend on what Russia did.
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Video misrepresents US senator’s comments on Russia-Ukraine war

Jun 7, 2023
In a video shared online, Senator Lindsey Graham appears to tell Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky “the Russians are dying” and that is “the best money” the US has ever spent. But the clip is edited; the full footage shows Graham did not make the statements consecutively.
Are These Images from Nova Kakhovka’s Administrative Center After Dam Collapse?

Are These Images from Nova Kakhovka’s Administrative Center After Dam Collapse?

Jun 6, 2023
Areas downstream from the Nova Kakhovka Dam, presently in Russian hands, are at risk of extreme flooding following its collapse.

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