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Logically→ The decrease in gas exports from Russia does not impact U.K. energy prices.
The increase in U.K. gas prices results from several factors, many of which relate to the reduction of Russian natural gas flows to Europe.
Truth or Fiction?→ Russia Calling for ‘Desatanization’ of Ukraine
On October 25 2022, Daily Beast columnist and Russian media watcher Julia Davis tweeted that Russia’s security council “called for … the desatanization” of Ukraine: Meanwhile in Russia: since Putin's phony "denazifica
The Dispatch→ The Russia-Iran Axis
Deeper ties create risks for the West on battlefields far beyond Ukraine. The post The Russia-Iran Axis appeared first on The Dispatch.
Logically→ A Russian military vehicle runs over a Russian soldier during a procession amid the ongoing war.
The video of a Russian vehicle allegedly running over Russian military personnel dates back to 2014.
The Dispatch→ Off the Cuff Won’t Cut It, Mr. President
Joe Biden’s statements on Taiwan and Russia’s nuclear threat have consequences.The post Off the Cuff Won’t Cut It, Mr. President appeared first on The Dispatch.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Ukrainian Missile Did NOT Destroy Russian Tank Convoy On Crimean Bridge
Did the Ukrainian military fire a missile at the Kerch bridge in Russian-occupied Crimea, taking out a convoy of Russian tanks? No, that's not true: The video with this claim says the damage was caused by a truck that exploded on the brid
The Dispatch→ Why It’s So Hard to End the War in Ukraine
Both sides see more peril in negotiations than continuing the fight. The post Why It’s So Hard to End the War in Ukraine appeared first on The Dispatch.
Logically→ German public broadcaster ZDF is using maps showing Ukraine without the Russian-occupied regions.
The screenshot of the broadcast has been altered. The ZDF broadcast in question did not use this map of Ukraine and the original image was unrelated.
The Dispatch→ Russia’s Real Enemy Is China, Not the West
The Putin years have left it a vassal state of Beijing.The post Russia’s Real Enemy Is China, Not the West appeared first on The Dispatch.
Snopes→ Scholar: As Russia Enlists Hundreds of Thousands of Men to Fight Ukraine, Public Support for Putin is Falling
Arik Burakovsky, a scholar of Russia and public opinion, says public approval of the president and the assault on Ukraine is shifting.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: BBC Journalist Did NOT Fake Reporting From Front Lines Of Ukraine War
Did BBC war correspondent Jeremy Bowen pretend to be dodging Russian bullets during an attack on Irpin, Ukraine, while local residents safely went about their business? No, that's not true: The claim is based on an out-of-context still im
Snopes→ EU Vows to Act if Energy Lines Hit As Firms Ramp Up Security
The European Union suspects that damage to two underwater natural gas pipelines was sabotage.
Logically→ Ukrainian nationals were arrested for selling Stinger missiles in Bremen, Germany.
Bremen Police have denied the claim saying they haven't made any such arrests. The video in question is manipulated.
Truth or Fiction?→ Rep. Liz Cheney ‘Message to Trump’ Tweet
On September 26 2022, an Imgur account shared a screenshot of a tweet attributed to Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyoming): Lol Alongside the post, the Imgur submitter included a link to a September 26 2022 set of tweets. Elements like links to tweets are often
Logically→ A Chinese military convoy entered Ukraine to help the Russian army.
The video initially appeared in the context of Vostok 2022, a multilateral strategic and command exercise that took place in Russia.
Logically→ Chinese military convoy is heading towards Beijing for an alleged coup.
A video claiming a Chinese military convoy heading towards Beijing during an alleged coup is old. No such incident has been reported so far.
Snopes→ 15 Dead, 24 Wounded in School Shooting in Russia
A gunman opened fire in a school in central Russia, killing 15 people and wounding 24 others before shooting himself dead.
Logically→ A 35 km-long queue was seen at Russia-Finland border after Putin ordered partial military mobilization.
The viral video was made much before Putin's announcement and Finnish Border Guard clarified that the border situation is normal.
Logically→ Former Ukrainian Human Rights Chief Lyudmila Denisova admitted to lying about the Russian military committing rape crimes in Ukraine.
Denisova did not admit fabricating accusations against Russian troops. She only accepted her inappropriate use of language in detailing rape crimes.
Snopes→ US and Russia Engage in a Digital Battle for Hearts and Minds
Russian government media are frequently criticized as being blatant propaganda. How do U.S. government media measure up?
Logically→ Russian airlines ordered to not sell tickets to men between 18-65 years of age.
Major Russian airlines clarified that all flights are operating normally, and there are no restrictions on ticket sales.
Snopes→ Putin Sets Partial Military Call-Up, Won’t ‘Bluff’ on Nukes
It’s the first mobilization in Russia since World War II.
Snopes→ WNBA Players Skipping Russia, Choosing Other Places to Play
Brittney Griner's highly publicized legal woes in Russia and the country's invasion of Ukraine has the top WNBA players opting to take their talents elsewhere this offseason.
Snopes→ Biden Chooses Veteran Diplomat for New US Envoy to Russia
The nomination of Lynne Tracy, the current U.S. ambassador to Armenia, will be submitted to the Senate as soon as the Russian government signs off on the choice.
Logically→ Klaus Schwab and the World Economic Forum are the real reason the U.K. has an energy crisis.
The energy crisis is primarily the result of recent changes to the energy market following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Logically→ A leaflet distributed in UK schools encourages children to invite pedophiles into their homes.
There is no evidence that this leaflet was ever produced or distributed in the U.K. or anywhere else.
Snopes→ Stars Coffee, Anyone? Starbucks Successor Opening in Russia
People in Moscow who were disappointed when Starbucks closed its coffee shops may now feel a caffeine jolt of hope.
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘I’m Very Worried for Our Agent Trump’: Host on Russian State Media
On August 17 2022, a post to Reddit’s r/worldnews suggested that a broadcaster on Russian state media had said “I’m very worried about our agent Trump,” during a segment mentioning the August 2022 Federal Bureau of Investigatio
Snopes→ Is the Meme About Brittney Griner and Audrey Lorber True?
According to the meme, a white American named Audrey Lorber received far less jail time in Russia than Griner did for a similar drug possession crime.
Snopes→ Kremlin Says Griner Swap Must Be Discussed Without Publicity
The Kremlin said that it's open to talking about a possible prisoner exchange involving American basketball star Brittney Griner but strongly warned Washington against publicizing the issue.
Snopes→ In Rare Contact, US Offers Russia Deal for Griner, Whelan
The U.S. has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
Snopes→ WNBA’s Griner Says Poor Translation Clouded Arrest in Russia
American basketball star Brittney Griner testified at her drug trial in Russia that a language interpreter translated only a fraction of what was said during her questioning.
Snopes→ Griner Lawyer: WNBA Star Had Doctor’s Letter for Cannabis
A lawyer for WNBA star Brittney Griner, who is jailed in Russia on drug charges, presented a court with a doctor's letter recommending she use cannabis to treat pain.
Snopes→ Russian Media: Griner Pleads Guilty in Russia Drugs Trial
Jailed American basketball star Brittney Griner pleaded guilty to drug possession and smuggling during her trial in Moscow but said she had no intention of committing a crime.
Snopes→ White House: Biden Has Read Griner Letter Pleading for Help
Brittney Griner's appeal to President Joe Biden in a handwritten letter continued to garner reaction after the WNBA All-Star acknowledged she feared never returning home.
Snopes→ Trial for US Basketball Star Begins in Moscow-Area Court
American basketball star Brittney Griner appeared in a Moscow-area court for trial about 4 1/2 months after she was arrested on cannabis possession charges.
Snopes→ US Basketball Star Griner Appears in Russian Court
A Russian court has set the start date of the criminal trial of U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner for July 1.
Snopes→ Did Video Show Russian Missile ‘Boomerang’ in Ukraine, Striking Troops Who Launched It?
We looked for the origins of a viral video that supposedly showed a Russian missile undergoing an "epic malfunction" in Ukraine.
Logically→ This video shows a Russian command center and gas filling station in the Black Sea, destroyed by Ukrainians.
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