Fact checks featuring claims seen in the UK about the ongoing war in Ukraine
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”. Read
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. Read
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. Read
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”. Read
The photo has been shared with claims it shows “Russia has rebuilt the city” after it was largely demolished in battle in 2022, but the picture actually shows a city in Russia. Read
The figure given by the foreign secretary actually appears to refer to an estimate shared by the Ministry of Defence for the number who were either killed or wounded. Read
The blurriness of the clip shared on social media makes it difficult to tell the difference between the dancer and Ukrainian president. Read
The image circulating on social media features an illustration of the two politicians with missiles in the background. Read
Mark Rutte did not say America would be expelled from Nato if Donald Trump “surrenders Ukraine to Putin”. Read
The clip is actually year-old footage from Kyiv, Ukraine. Read
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