Latest Fact-Checks In Russia

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Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin
stated on February 24, 2022 an address to the nation announcing the attack on Ukraine
Ethnic Russians face “genocide perpetrated by the Kyiv regime.”
False
By Jon Greenberg • February 25, 2022
Viral image
Viral image
stated on February 24, 2022 a Facebook post
Video shows footage from Russia invading Ukraine.
False
February 25, 2022
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on February 24, 2022 a Facebook post
This "footage" shows Russia attacking Ukraine.
False
By Samantha Putterman • February 24, 2022
JD Vance
JD Vance
stated on February 19, 2022 an interview with Steve Bannon
Says Joe Biden risks war with Russia because Vladimir Putin doesn’t “believe in transgender rights."
Pants on Fire!
By Jon Greenberg • February 21, 2022
Dmitry Peskov
Dmitry Peskov
stated on February 20, 2022 an interview with a Russian TV network
“Russia has never attacked anyone throughout its history.”
Pants on Fire!
By Louis Jacobson • February 21, 2022
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