Russia-Ukraine War

14 March 2025

Old video shared as recent footage of Ukrainian troops ‘surrendering’ in Kursk

Social media posts claim the clip shows ‘Zelensky’s army’ surrendering in recent days, but the footage dates back to 2022.

10 March 2025

Viral clip shows filming of a music video, not Ukrainian soldiers ‘faking combat’ to secure US funds

One post sharing this claim has more than 4,000 shares.

7 March 2025

Downing Street video doesn’t show Volodymyr Zelenskyy using expletive to refer to Donald Trump

A clip being widely shared online, which appears to be a news report covering a moment where the Ukrainian president swore when asked about President Donald Trump, is fake.

7 March 2025

Zelenskyy did not say the US will have to send their sons and daughters to fight in Ukraine

A clip being shared on social media showing Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussing a hypothetical situation in which Russia invades NATO member countries has been taken out of context.

6 March 2025

Macron didn’t call Putin a ‘butcher’ in news conference with Trump

During a press conference with US president Donald Trump, French president Emmanuel Macron referenced killings in the town of Bucha in Ukraine, rather than saying “butcher”.

27 February 2025

Trump and Starmer's White House talks: fact checked

On Thursday the Prime Minister and the US President held their first face-to-face meeting since the latter’s return to office, discussing Ukraine, trade and a second state visit.

25 February 2025

Ukraine peace talks explained: what’s happening and what could be on the table?

Three years on from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, discussions are underway about possible negotiations to end the war. Our explainer looks at some of the key claims and talking points.

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy talking at the Vatican

24 February 2025

Video claiming Hollywood stars paid to visit Ukraine is fake

The clip being shared, which appears to be an E! News report, is in fact a fabrication. It was not published by the news and entertainment channel.

21 February 2025

How much aid has the US given to Ukraine?

President Donald Trump has claimed the US has given Ukraine more than $300 billion in support, but it’s not clear what that’s based on.

7 February 2025

Has the UK promised to give Ukraine £3 billion a year for the next 100 years?

The money is part of a 100 Year Partnership Declaration, but has been promised until 2030/31 and for “as long as needed to support Ukraine”.

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Old video shared as recent footage of Ukrainian troops ‘surrendering’ in Kursk

Viral clip shows filming of a music video, not Ukrainian soldiers ‘faking combat’ to secure US funds

Downing Street video doesn’t show Volodymyr Zelenskyy using expletive to refer to Donald Trump

Zelenskyy did not say the US will have to send their sons and daughters to fight in Ukraine

Macron didn’t call Putin a ‘butcher’ in news conference with Trump

Trump and Starmer's White House talks: fact checked

Ukraine peace talks explained: what’s happening and what could be on the table?

Video claiming Hollywood stars paid to visit Ukraine is fake

How much aid has the US given to Ukraine?

Has the UK promised to give Ukraine £3 billion a year for the next 100 years?

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