The soldiers went viral for their act of defiance early on in the Russian invasion.
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Snopes→ No, Putin Was Not Compared to Hitler on the Cover of Time Magazine
The artist told Snopes that he would “never willingly contribute to misinformation.”
Snopes→ Did Crisis Actors Make a Propaganda Video in Ukraine?
This claim definitely involves propaganda, but not in the direction a propagandist would have you believe.
Snopes→ Did Russia’s Sberbank Limit Cash Withdrawals to $20?
After Russian forces invaded Ukraine in late February 2022, rumors spread on social media that Russia's largest bank, Sberbank, had imposed a very low cash withdrawal limit.
Truth or Fiction?→ Snake Island’s Ukrainian Fighters May Have Survived
On February 24 2022, a story about thirteen Ukrainian soldiers purportedly killed on a tiny islet after a defiant standoff with invading Russian troops spread across platforms and in news coverage: A group of Ukrainian border guards were stationed on
Snopes→ Did Pornhub Block Russian Users?
Russia's invasion of Ukraine prompted sanctions that have blocked banking access, restricted air travel, and banned ... porn?
Truth or Fiction?→ Was Ukraine’s President on His Country’s Version of ‘Dancing With The Stars’?
As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky led his country through an invasion by Russian forces in February 2022, highlights from his previous career spread more frequently online. Specifically, the footage shows Zelensky’s performances on Tant
Snopes→ Did One of Ukraine’s Leaders Write a Letter to Mark Zuckerberg?
Ukraine called on tech companies to block access to their services in Russia.
Logically→ Video shows a Russian soldier killing a family during the Chechnya war.
An opening scene from the feature film "The Search" was shared with a false claim that a Russian soldier killed a family during the Chechnya war.
Snopes→ Does Ukrainian Road Sign Read ‘Go F*ck Yourself Back to Russia’?
It's true that Ukrainians altered road signs to confuse Russian troops, but this image?
Logically→ This image shows a Russian fighter jet being shot down by the Ukrainian army.
A stock image from a Russian airshow in 2015 was incorrectly attributed to the current events of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Logically→ Ukrainian girl confronts Putin’s invading army, yells “Go back to your country”.
The video shows a Palestinian girl provoking an Israeli soldier and has nothing to do with the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Logically→ A Sikh group was spotted running a free “langar” food truck in Ukraine during the Russian invasion.
The free food truck's image was captured in 2016 during the Good-Bye Hunger campaign in Brampton, Canada, and it is not connected to Ukraine.
Logically→ The wife of Ukraine’s vice president joined the armed forces to fight against Russia’s invasion.
Ukraine does not have a vice president. A stock image of a Ukrainian soldier from 2021 has been shared with a false narrative.
Poynter→ Watch out for these 6 hoaxes about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
As news of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine spread across the world, misinformation quickly followed. Social media feeds are filled with distressing images, videos and stories with descriptions that convey they […] The post Watch out for these 6 ho
Logically→ Time magazine’s March 2022 issue compares Russian President Putin to Adolf Hitler.
The image that is being shared online isn't a cover of Time magazine but an artwork by graphic designer Patrick Mulder.
Snopes→ Putin Puts Nuclear Forces on High Alert, Escalating Tensions
In a dramatic escalation of East-West tensions over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin ordered Russian nuclear forces put on high alert Sunday in response to what he called “aggressive statements” by leading NATO powers.
Snopes→ Did an Anti-War Protester in Moscow Display Apologetic Sign?
While sharing a viral photograph of a protester, some claimed it was taken during a demonstration in Moscow.
Logically→ Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi, John Kerry, and Antony Blinken all have children who work for Ukrainian gas companies.
None of the figures' children work for Ukrainian gas companies. Hunter Biden stepped down from a position with Ukrainian gas company Bursima in 2019.
Truth or Fiction?→ Why Russia’s Removal From Eurovision 2022 Has Precedent
Russia’s expulsion from the Eurovision music competition in February 2022 for invading Ukraine was a reversal of course from contest organizers — but not a first-time ocurrence. “The decision reflects concern that, in light of the unp
Snopes→ WATCH: Eiffel Tower Lights Up in the Colors of the Ukrainian Flag
Cities around the world have lit famous monuments in blue and gold. Here’s a roundup of photographs.
Snopes→ Video Doesn’t Show Russian and Ukrainian Soldiers Dancing Together
This miscaptioned video was circulated by those attempting to downplay Russia's attack on Ukraine.
Snopes→ Were Clips of Tucker Carlson Being Aired on Russian TV?
Russian state television translated numerous clips from the Fox News anchor in the U.S.
Logically→ This image shows Ukraine and Russia face to face in battle.
The image in question is from the annexation of Crimea by Russia in 2014.
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Hungarian Gentleman in Connecticut’ Calls WNYC to Advise Ukrainian Civilians
Amid an active invasion by Russia on February 25 2022, a Twitter screenshot appeared on Imgur describing a “Hungarian gentleman” who called into WNYC to “explain the necessity of everyday Ukrainians knowing how to make a Molotov coc
Snopes→ Video Shows Russian Tank Crushing Civilian Car in Ukraine
The disturbing video has been shared widely.
Snopes→ Video Shows Tank Crushing Civilian Car in Ukraine
The disturbing video has been shared widely.
Snopes→ Is This ‘Ghost of Kyiv’ Video Real?
The "Ghost of Kyiv" may be real, but this video is not.
Snopes→ Did Turkish Football Fans Chant Putin ‘Looks Like a Dick’?
This wasn't the first time anti-Putin chants rained down from the rafters.
Snopes→ Did the Taliban Call for a ‘Peaceful’ Resolution in Ukraine?
The Taliban took over the Afghan government in August 2021.
Logically→ An Indian flight was scheduled to evacuate Ukrainian women.
The Indian government scheduled special flights to evacuate Indian nationals only, not Ukrainian women. 182 Indians flew back on February 24, 2022.
Logically→ Video shows Russian paratroopers landing in Ukraine.
The given video is from 2016 and has nothing to do with the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Logically→ Russian aircraft hovered over Kyiv city amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
An old video of the Annual Victory Parade rehearsal in 2020 held in Moscow was misattributed to the prevailing situation in Ukraine.
Poynter→ Putin says parts of Ukraine have been Russian since ‘time immemorial.’ That’s a one-sided view of history.
Russia recognized the independence of two eastern provinces in Ukraine and followed up by sending Russian troops across the Ukrainian border. What Western leaders called a major violation of international […] The post Putin says parts of Ukraine
Logically→ In 2022, Russian troops hoisted a flag on a public building in Kharkiv, Ukraine.
The image of flag hoisting at the Kharkiv Regional Council building is from March 2014, which was misattributed to the current situation in Ukraine.
Snopes→ Military Experts React to Ukraine Invasion, Assess Potential for Widespread Aggression and Risks to US
The Conversation asked three scholars to briefly discuss the attack on Ukraine.
Snopes→ No, This Isn’t a Video of a Russian Paratrooper TikToking the Invasion of Ukraine
A video went viral across social media platforms with misleading information.
Snopes→ ‘ArmA 3’ Game Clip Miscaptioned as Ukraine Invasion Footage
This isn't the first time that clips from the video game ArmA 3 have circulated with incorrect captions.
Snopes→ Yes, Trump Called Putin’s Ukraine Strategy ‘Savvy’ and ‘Genius’
However, the former U.S. president did not publicly condone the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Snopes→ Is Russia Using Mobile Crematoriums to Hide Evidence of Casualties in Ukraine?
The crematoriums were reportedly in use in 2015, as well.