Zelensky and Soros Aren’t Cousins, Contrary to Social Media Claim

Conspiracy theories aimed at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have been circulating on social media since Russia invaded Ukraine in February. One recent example, falsely attributed to a “Pentagon official,” is the unfounded claim that Zelensky is the cousin of billionaire philanthropist George Soros.
Title: Zelensky and Soros Aren’t Cousins, Contrary to Social Media Claim
URL: https://www.factcheck.org/2022/04/zelensky-and-soros-arent-cousins-contrary-to-social-media-claim/
Publisher: FactCheck.org (University of Pennsylvania)
Date published: April 8, 2022
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Conspiracy theories aimed at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have been circulating on social media since Russia invaded Ukraine in February. One recent example, falsely attributed to a “Pentagon official,” is the unfounded claim that Zelensky is the cousin of billionaire philanthropist George Soros.

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