| Title: | Video edited to show ‘white substance’ on Zelensky’s desk |
| URL: | https://factcheck.afp.com/doc.afp.com.33DL2X2 |
| Publisher: | AFP |
| Date published: | April 21, 2023 |
| Description: | An edited video apparently showing cocaine on the desk of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has circulated on social media around the world. It is the latest in a string of disinformation targeting the leader since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The suspicious, powder-like pile did not appear in the original video posted on Zelensky’s Instagram account. |
Video edited to show ‘white substance’ on Zelensky’s desk
An edited video apparently showing cocaine on the desk of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has circulated on social media around the world. It is the latest in a string of disinformation targeting the leader since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The suspicious, powder-like pile did not appear in the original video posted on Zelensky's Instagram account.
