Build Back Better “would be a huge payday for Chinese manufacturing” and “would fill our streets with cars made with Chinese parts.”
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.
Full Fact→ Images of girl confronting soldier are not from Ukraine
A post falsely claiming to show a young Ukrainian girl confronting a Russian soldier has been shared on Facebook. The post includes two screenshots of a video where a girl can be seen talking to a soldier, alongside the caption: “Young Ukra
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.
Snopes→ Europe, Canada Close Their Airspace to Russian Airplanes
Europe and Canada said they would close their airspace to Russian airlines after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, raising the pressure on the United States to do the same.
Snopes→ Ukraine Slows Russian Advance Under Shadow of Nuclear Threat
Outgunned but determined Ukrainian troops slowed Russia’s advance and held onto the capital and other key cities — at least for now.
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→ Australia to Send Lethal Weapons to Ukraine
The Australian government's announcement Monday gave no details on what material it may be sending.
Snopes→ EU Shuts Airspace to Russian Airlines, Will Buy Ukraine Arms
It would mark the first time the 27-nation bloc finances the purchase and delivery of weapons and equipment to a country under attack.
Snopes→ Russians Hold Anti-War Rallies Amid Ominous Threats by Putin
Hundreds of protesters were being arrested daily by police.
Snopes→ Snopes Tips: How To Detect and Avoid Online Scams
There are countless "exclusive reward," "free coupon," and "free product" scams on social media. Here's how to recognize them and avoid trouble.
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.
FactCheck.org→ Bogus Tweet Spreads False Account of ‘First American Casualty’ in Ukraine
Quick Take “Bernie Gores” was not killed in Afghanistan in August, and he wasn’t the “first American casualty of the Ukraine crisis.” He doesn’t exist. But Facebook users were faked out by fabricated tweets that purport to show CNN
AllSides→ More than 100 Protesters Arrested in Ottawa, Despite Claims in Facebook Video
https://www.factcheck.org/2022/02/more-than-100-protesters-arrested-in-ottawa-despite-claims-in-facebook-video/
Snopes→ West Unleashes SWIFT Bans, More Crushing Penalties on Russia
The decision came as Ukrainian forces battled Saturday to hold Russian forces back from Ukraine's capital.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Old Images Of Jet Crashes Do NOT Show Downed ‘Ghost Of Kyiv’
Do these photos show proof that the "Ghost of Kyiv" was shot down on February 25, 2022? No, that's not true: These images of jet crashes are several years old and are not associated with the February 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. It i
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show Air Defense and Missile Impact in Ukraine — Shows Missile in Baghdad
Did a recent video published on TikTok and other places, showing red tracers going up in the sky and a missile impacting, depict events in Ukraine? No, that's not true: The video dates back to January 13, 2022, and shows a C-RAM system en
Snopes→ War Via TikTok: Russia’s New Tool for Propaganda Machine
Armies of trolls and bots stir up anti-Ukrainian sentiment.
The Dispatch→ Fact Checking Claims on Vaccines, Election 2020, and January 6 From CPAC
(Photograph by Chandan Khanna/AFP/Getty Images.)The agenda for the second day of the Conservative Political Action Conference was diverse, with events like “Breaking China’s Power: No more ‘10% for the Big Guy’” to “
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.
Snopes→ Why Do Sea Urchins Wear ‘Hats’?
Aside from their love for adornment, urchins are also known for interesting habits.
The Dispatch→ Fact Check: Does a TikTok Show Russians Parachuting Into Ukraine?
A viral video claims to show a Russian military member making a TikTok of himself parachuting into Ukraine:https://www.facebook.com/RichBoiStreeter/videos/537524170804010/The video originated on TikTok with user romanadler123. The video appears to have
Snopes→ Did Alfred Heineken Invent Bottle To Function as a Brick To Build Houses?
The 1960s invention was meant to help issues of housing in impoverished countries.
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.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Samuyil Hyde Is NOT The Mythical "Ghost of Kyiv" Pilot in Ukraine
Is a man named Samuyil Hyde the mysterious pilot known as the "Ghost of Kyiv"? No, that's not true: at this point in time it is still uncertain if the rumored pilot said to have downed six or more Russian planes over Ukraine even exists.
FactCheck.org→ More than 100 Protesters Arrested in Ottawa, Despite Claims in Facebook Video
Quick Take More than 100 people were arrested during the Freedom Convoy protests in Ottawa. But a video on social media falsely claimed protesters were released “in the middle of nowhere” because the arrests were “illegal.” An
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
The Dispatch→ Fact Check: Does a Viral Video Show Ukrainian Forces Destroying Russian Assets?
A viral video from the Ukrainian Ground Forces—one of the branches of the Ukrainian military—claims to show the Ukrainian military destroying Russian military assets. (Facebook posts are not embeddable, please click the screenshot to see th
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: This Photo Does NOT Show Ukraine’s President On Russian Invasion Front Line In 2022 — Other Footage Does
Does this photo show President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine visiting battle lines during the Russian invasion that started February 24, 2022? No, that's not true: Multiple reverse image searches show the photo was taken in 2021, almost
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.
PolitiFact→ TikTok posts – Video of standoff between soldiers in Ukraine is from 2014
A 2022 video shows “Ukrainian and Russian soldiers face to face.”
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Claim that Bill Gates is scheming to block the sun is wrong
"Bill Gates hatches 'horribly stupid' plan to block out the sun"
PolitiFact→ Joe Biden – Biden’s blanket statement — ‘No more surprise billing’ — doesn’t quite cover it
“Millions of hardworking Americans will no longer have to worry about unexpected medical bills.”
PolitiFact→ Don’t fall for these hoaxes about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Distressing posts have filled social media with descriptions that say they show Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. While legitimate coverage has shown the invasion’s destruction, other imagery has turned out to be fake, outdated or unrelated to the conf
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Vitaly Skakun Sacrificed His Life to Explode a Bridge and Stop the Russian Advance’
On February 25 2022, posts about a young Ukrainian soldier named Vitaly Skakun circulated on social platforms like Imgur: Vitaly skakun sacrificed his life to explode a bridge and stop the russian advance. may his memory be a blessing In the above po
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: WWII CGI Animation Does NOT Show February 2022 Conflict In Ukraine
Does this video show Ukrainians firing bullets at Russian fighter jets? No, that's not true: This is footage from a computer-generated animation and is not video of an authentic conflict happening at the current time. The original animati