An offhand comment by a Ukrainian MP has been taken out of context by conspiracy theorists.
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Logically→ An image shows children saying goodbye to Ukrainian soldiers fighting against the Russian invasion.
An image taken in 2016 falsely being linked to the prevailing situation in Ukraine. It was part of a photo album called "Children of War."
Logically→ The mayor of Kyiv Vitali Klitschko has been pictured in a military uniform with a machine gun while he fights for Ukraine.
The picture of Klitschko is from 2021. It does not show the mayor fighting on the frontline.
Logically→ The image of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in military uniform was clicked while fighting Russian troops.
Zelenskyy's image in a military uniform was taken in 2021, during his visit to Donbas on the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Logically→ Uttar Pradesh police detained a Samajwadi Party leader’s daughter for pretending to be stuck in Ukraine.
The police have not arrested Vaishali Yadav, and she has crossed over into Romania from Ukraine following the Russian invasion.
Logically→ A Russian missile hit a government building in Kharkiv, Ukraine.
Ukrainian authorities confirmed a Russian missile hit a government building in Kharkiv, Ukraine on March 1, 2022.
Snopes→ Russian Forces Seize Key Ukrainian Port, Pressure Others
The Russian military said it had control of Kherson, and local Ukrainian officials confirmed that forces have taken over local government headquarters.
Logically→ This image shows a little girl crying next to her deceased mother due to the war after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
A photograph from the 2010 film Fortress of War has been spread with a false claim that it shows a girl crying next to her dead mother in Ukraine.
Logically→ The “Ghost of Kyiv,” a Ukrainian fighter pilot, is really called Samuyil Hyde.
An old image of a U.S. fighter pilot has been manipulated to show comedian Sam Hyde’s face. This is not a picture of the "Ghost of Kyiv."
Poynter→ A viral photo of a girl confronting a soldier is from 2012 in West Bank, not Ukraine in 2022
A nearly 10-year-old photo is being misrepresented on social media as an image from present-day Ukraine. “An 8-year-old Ukrainian girl confronts a Russian soldier telling him to go back to […] The post A viral photo of a girl confronting a
Snopes→ What Is Ukraine’s Azov Battalion?
The far-right group has been fighting in Ukraine's eastern region since 2014.
Snopes→ Are Ukrainians Selling Used Russian Tanks on eBay?
Ukrainians have truly taken over some Russian tanks, but selling them on eBay?
Snopes→ Yes, Elon Musk Sent Starlink Terminals to Ukraine, But at What Safety Cost?
One expert who weighed in noted that satellite communications may pose more danger than safety.
Snopes→ In Wartime Battle Over Imagery, So Far It Hasn’t Been Close
For people outside Ukraine, the conflict with Russia is experienced almost solely through the media. In that theater, it hasn't been close.
Logically→ The Russian Army is destroying U.S.-controlled biolabs.
Putin has not ordered the Russian Army to destroy "U.S. biolabs" in Ukraine as part of an operation against the "Deep State."
Snopes→ Is This Ukraine Vice President’s Wife in Combat Gear?
No, and it's not the first lady either.
Snopes→ UKRAINE: New Crisis, Grimly Familiar Disinformation Trends
Rehashed videos, offensive memes, fear-mongering conspiracy theories — Snopes writers know the patterns of an unfolding crisis only too well.
Logically→ Still from a video shows people in Ukraine running for their lives.
The video is from a film scene shot in Birmingham in 2013. It has been incorrectly attributed to Russia's invasion in Ukraine.
Snopes→ Russians to Compete As ‘Neutral Athletes’ at Paralympics
Russians and Belarusians at the Winter Paralympics in Beijing will compete as “neutral athletes” because of their countries' roles in the war against Ukraine, the International Paralympic Committee said.
Logically→ Russia unveiled a nuclear missile dubbed “Satan 2” amid the invasion of Ukraine.
Russia unveiled RS-28 Sarmat, colloquially known as Satan 2, in 2016. It has no connection to the current invasion of Ukraine.
Logically→ This image from a video shows a Ukrainian soldier bidding farewell to his family.
A 2018 video of a U.S. marine meeting his family has been shared with a false narrative saying a Ukrainian soldier is bidding farewell to his family.
Logically→ The Ukrainian army has trained cats to spot sniper lasers.
Ukraine has not trained cats to help its military. An image of a soldier with a cat has been captioned to suit this narrative about the current war.
Logically→ Drones displayed an aggressive message next to Ukraine’s Motherland Monument against Russian warships.
The image of the Motherland Monument was photoshopped and shared with a false narrative on Twitter.
Logically→ The media wants us to hate Putin because he rejected the New World Order.
Putin is facing criticism because Russia is invading its neighbor Ukraine. This has nothing to do with the New World Order conspiracy theory.
Snopes→ Russian Forces Escalate Attacks on Ukraine’s Civilian Areas
“Nobody will forgive. Nobody will forget,” President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed after the bloodshed on the square in Kharkiv.
Snopes→ These Organizations Accept Donations To Help People in Ukraine
Hundreds of thousands are fleeing violence in Ukraine, others are staying behind to fight. Here's how you can help.
Truth or Fiction?→ Rep. Matt Gaetz’s ‘If Russia Wanted to Destabilize Ukraine, Putin Didn’t Need to Send Tanks’ Tweet
On March 1 2022, an Imgur user shared a purported screenshot from Twitter, apparently showing a tweet by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Florida) about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and a response: In the top tweet, author Jessica Shortall (@jessicashortall)
Snopes→ Are These Claims About Zelenskyy’s Family and Career True?
A roundup of the resume and history of the Ukrainian president.
Snopes→ Are ‘Ukrainian Army Cats’ Trained To Spot Sniper Lasers?
Movies don't always provide the most accurate depictions of war.
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Digital Billboards in Ukraine’
On March 1 2022, a popular Imgur post titled “Digital billboard in Kyiv: ‘Russia soldier, stop! Putin has lost. The whole world is with Ukraine. Leave without blood on your hands'” purportedly showed messages on Ukraine billboards vis
Snopes→ Viral Video Shows Palestinian Girl, Not Ukrainian, Confronting Soldier
A 2012 video of young Palestinian activist Ahed Tamimi was repurposed during Russia's invasion of Ukraine, nearly a decade later.
Snopes→ IN PHOTOS: Satellite Images Show 3-Mile-Long Russian Convoy Entering Ukraine
Extending more than 3.25 miles, the convoy reportedly contained tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, and self-propelled artillery.
Logically→ This is a recent image of female soldiers in Ukraine.
This image is neither recent nor does it depict members of the Ukrainian army.
Logically→ An image shows the “Ghost of Kyiv” pilot who shot down 10 Russian military planes during the Russian invasion.
An old image of a pilot testing a new helmet in 2019 has been shared widely on social media as the "Ghost of Kyiv."
Logically→ Former Miss Ukraine has joined the military to fight against Russia.
Anastasiia Lenna, Miss Ukraine in 2015, has clarified that her photo with a rifle was just to inspire people. She is not in the military.
Logically→ President Joe Biden has instructed the U.S. Department of State to release an additional $350 million worth of weapons to Ukraine.
U.S.'s military aid includes Javelin anti-tank weapons, stinger missiles, anti-armor, anti-aircraft systems, ammunition for firearms, and body armors.
Logically→ President Joe Biden has instructed the U.S. Department of State to release an additional $350 million worth of weapons to Ukraine.
U.S.'s military aid includes Javelin anti-tank weapons, stinger missiles, anti-armor, anti-aircraft systems, ammunition for firearms, and body armors.
Logically→ A video shows families fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine as a battle tank fires at people.
A 2016 video of a historical reconstruction of fight scenes from a 1942 event in a Russian village has been misattributed to the current war.
Logically→ A video shows a Russian military helicopter firing at civilians in Kyiv at night.
A 2016 video of a failed coup attempt in Turkey has been misattributed to the current situation in Ukraine.
Poynter→ Global fact-checkers unite to battle disinformation about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Soon after Russia launched a large-scale invasion of Ukraine late last week, Clara Jiménez Cruz noticed something. As with any major geopolitical conflict, swirls of disinformation were already beginning to […] The post Global fact-checkers unit