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Truth or Fiction?→ Los Angeles County Sheriff Announces Plans to ‘Investigate’ Journalist Over Articles
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has announced plans to target a journalist for an “investigation” over her reporting on their treatment of a man in custody. Conspiracy theory-slinging Los Angeles County sheriff Alex Villan
Snopes→ Ukrainian Journalists Report 3rd Mass Grave Site Near Mariupol
Trenches containing deceased civilians were said to be hundreds of feet long.
Poynter→ The Ukraine war has fueled a surge of fake content impersonating BBC and CNN coverage
In the days after a deadly missile strike blasted a railway station in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk, a viral online video — dressed as a news report — […] The post The Ukraine war has fueled a surge of fake content impersonating B
Logically→ This image shows a Ukrainian flag being removed and a Soviet flag hoisted in its place in Mariupol during the 2022 Russian invasion.
This collage of images has been circulating since at least 2015. It is not related to the recent Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Logically→ The statue of Christ remained standing even after a church was bombed and destroyed in Odesa, Ukraine.
The image of a ruined church shows the aftermath of an earthquake in Italy in 2009. The statue of Christ has been digitally added to the picture.
Logically→ The EU is planning to put an embargo on Russian oil but will hold off voting until after the French elections.
There are some reports that the EU is planning an embargo on Russian oil, but this can't be confirmed.
Snopes→ 2 Months After Griner’s Arrest, Mystery Surrounds Her Case
For another person in another country at another time, the case might have been a minor matter.
Poynter→ CNN did not tweet about children in Ukraine signing up to fight in the war
An Instagram post appears to show a screenshot of a tweet from CNN about child soldiers in Ukraine, but the tweet was fabricated. The April 15 post says CNN tweeted about “brave […] The post CNN did not tweet about children in Ukraine sig
Logically→ NATO countries including the U.S. are still buying oil and gas from Russia despite imposing an import ban.
The U.S. Treasury is allowing the completion of pre-existing import contracts. Many other NATO members are phasing out Russian oil and gas imports.
Logically→ This video shows a Ukrainian anti-tank-guided missile hitting a Russian tank.
A video from 2017 showing an attack by a Syrian ATGM is miscaptioned and is not related to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Logically→ This image shows the aftermath of Ukraine’s attack on Moskva, a Russian missile cruiser.
Though Russia claims the Moskva exploded and sank in April 2022, this image shows a burning Iranian naval warship from 2021.
Poynter→ How US immigration policies will affect Ukrainian refugees
More than 4 million people have fled Ukraine since Russia’s invasion began late February. With bordering countries Poland, Romania and Hungary overwhelmed with Ukrainians looking for safety, President Joe Biden […] The post How US immigration p
Snopes→ Yes, a Ukrainian Mother Wrote Vital Information on Her Toddler’s Back
The photograph has become a symbol of the terror of Ukrainian parents trying to keep their children safe in wartime.
Poynter→ A question amid the bloodshed from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: Is this genocide?
Amid the bloodshed from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, there’s a question that’s increasingly being raised: Is this genocide? Through April 1, the U.N. Office of the High Commissioner for Human […] The post A question amid the bloodshed from
Snopes→ Were ‘Tulipa Ukraine’ Flowers Bred To Honor Ukraine?
Social media users shared photographs of tulips sporting the colors of the Ukrainian flag.
Snopes→ Congress Votes to Suspend Russia Trade Status, Enact Oil Ban
House action came after the Senate approved the two bills with 100-0 votes.
Snopes→ How Many Ukrainian Cultural Sites Have Been Destroyed by the Russians?
The Russian invasion poses a threat to Ukrainian monuments and historical artifacts.
Snopes→ US Targets Putin’s Daughters, Russian Banks in New Sanctions
The United States announced sanctions targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two adult daughters and said it was toughening penalties against Russian banks in retaliation for “war crimes” in Ukraine.
Snopes→ Car Rams Russian Embassy Gate in Romania, Driver Dead
A car carrying containers of flammable substances crashed into the gate of the Russian Embassy in the Romanian capital, bursting into flames and killing the driver.
Logically→ The Russian army has captured U.S. Major General Roger L. Cloutier Jr. in Ukraine.
Cloutier has denied these rumors. He has recently been seen in Turkey at a NATO Allied Land Command event.
Snopes→ No, Tucker Carlson Didn’t Ask if Dead Bodies of Ukrainian Civilians Were ‘Staged’
Clips from the Fox News host's show have been shown on Russian state television in the past.
Snopes→ US to Seek Russia’s Suspension from Human Rights Council
The United States plans to seek a suspension of Russia from its seat on the U.N.’s top human rights body, pointing to increasing signs that Russian forces may have committed war crimes in Ukraine.
Poynter→ Myth Detector adds Russian language to its long language repertoire list
Myth Detector, a fact-checking project of the Georgia-based Media Development Foundation — or MDF — recently launched a Russian-language website to combat mis- and disinformation related to the Russia-Ukraine war. […] The post Myth Detector a
Poynter→ A claim that Putin beheaded bioweapon engineers in Ukraine and called Trump to tell him has no basis in fact
Russian President Vladimir Putin has captured countless headlines in connection with his nation’s violent attack on Ukraine. But at least one circulating on social media credits him with violent acts […] The post A claim that Putin beheaded bio
Logically→ The Russian Air Force has used prohibited phosphorus bombs to attack Ukraine.
There are no independent sources to verify whether the Russians have used white phosphorus bombs on Ukraine.
Logically→ The Russian Air Force has used prohibited phosphorus bombs to attack Ukraine.
There are no independent sources to verify whether the Russians have used white phosphorus bombs on Ukraine.
Logically→ A video shows two Slovak lawmakers pouring water on the Ukrainian flag in an act of support for Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine.
The video, shot in Slovakia's National Council, was taken in February 2022, weeks before the invasion of Ukraine.
Logically→ This image of Biden leaving for Europe is fake, as the trees in the background would not have been in full foliage on the day it was taken.
Our analysis found that the image was not staged but was captured in the south lawns where there are evergreen southern magnolia trees.
Snopes→ Did Biden Say to US Troops About Ukraine: ‘You’re Gonna See When You’re There’?
The Kyiv Independent referred to U.S. President Joe Biden's choice of words in front of U.S. troops in Poland as an "apparent gaffe."
Logically→ Video shows Russian soldiers using weapons from the Soviet era.
The video does not depict Russian force soldiers as the soldiers depicted are wearing Kenya's military uniform.
Poynter→ There is no evidence that Putin invaded Ukraine to ‘crush child traffickers’
According to one narrative being shared on social media, Russia has a noble aim for its war against Ukraine: to end child trafficking there. “Putin vows to ‘crush’ child traffickers […] The post There is no evidence that Putin invaded U
Snopes→ Is Nestle Still Operating in Russia?
The world’s largest food and beverage company came under fire after dozens of governments and private organizations publicly sanctioned Russia.
Logically→ Three Russian astronauts arrived at the International Space Station wearing yellow suits with blue details to show their support for Ukraine.
The mission commander confirmed the cosmonauts' flight suit color was chosen before the Russian invasion and represents their alma mater, not Ukraine.
Poynter→ Why Arnold Schwarzenegger’s video to Russians is a master class in how to get people to reconsider their views
It’s hard for fact-checkers to admit it, but sometimes all the evidence, sources and citations in the world won’t change people’s minds. Our work is beloved by those who are […] The post Why Arnold Schwarzenegger’s video to Russians i
Snopes→ Ukraine Rejects Russian Demand for Surrender in Mariupol
Ukrainian officials defiantly rejected a Russian demand that their forces in Mariupol lay down their arms and raise white flags in exchange for safe passage out of the besieged port city.
Logically→ Russia fired a hypersonic missile at Ukraine.
Russia made claims that it fired a Kinzhal missile in Ukraine, but other governments and international bodies have not confirmed it.
Poynter→ Tulsi Gabbard falsely claimed the US is ‘not so different’ from Russia on freedom of speech
Speaking on Fox News amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, former Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard falsely claimed that Russia and the U.S. are largely the same when it comes to […] The post Tulsi Gabbard falsely claimed the US is
Snopes→ Does Russia Want Alaska Back?
We all want what we can't have.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Russia Boycott, Keystone XL Stoppage Are NOT The Drivers Of Gas Price Hikes
Did President Joe Biden's wartime ban on Russian oil imports cause the cost of gasoline to skyrocket and would completing the XL branch of the Keystone pipeline bring prices down? No, that's not true: Oil market experts and economists say