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stated on March 7, 2022 a Facebook post:
This video shows “Russian war in Ukraine.”
False
By Ciara O'Rourke • March 11, 2022
Mike Pence
Mike Pence
stated on March 7, 2022 an ad from Advancing American Freedom:
Joe Biden's cancellation of the Keystone pipeline "dramatically increased Americans' dependence on Russian oil."
False
By Tom Kertscher • March 11, 2022
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on March 7, 2022 a Facebook post:
U.S. imports 1% of its oil from Russia while “Exxon, Chevron, BP and Shell profits are at their highest level in over 7 years.”
Mostly True
By Andy Nguyen • March 10, 2022
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on March 6, 2022 a Facebook post:
Two years ago we were “drilling our own oil for $27 a barrel.” Now, thanks to Joe Biden, we’re “paying $105 a barrel to Russia.”
False
By Samantha Putterman • March 10, 2022
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stated on March 2, 2022 a Facebook post:
A Time magazine cover shows Vladimir Putin with Hitler’s mustache.
False
By Ciara O'Rourke • March 10, 2022
VoteVets
VoteVets
stated on March 2, 2022 an ad:
"Donald Trump's appeasement of Putin wasn't just a personal act of treason, it's the Republican Party's official position."
Mostly False
By Tom Kertscher • March 10, 2022
Joe Biden
Joe Biden
stated on March 8, 2022 a speech:
The oil industry has "9,000 permits to drill now. They could be drilling right now, yesterday, last week, last year."
Mostly True
By Amy Sherman, Yacob Reyes • March 9, 2022
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on March 2, 2022 a video:
"Ukrainian civilian fleeing Kyiv captures footage of downed Russian tie fighter."
False
By Monique Curet • March 9, 2022
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on March 7, 2022 a Facebook post:
"Gas is high because they shut down production in the U.S.” under the Biden administration.
False
By Jeff Cercone • March 9, 2022
Bloggers
Bloggers
stated on March 2, 2022 a blog post:
“Putin bombs Biden-owned villa in Ukraine while hammering biolabs & pedophile rings.”
Pants on Fire!
By Samantha Putterman • March 8, 2022
Evan McMullin
Evan McMullin
stated on March 6, 2022 an ad:
“As the world rallies around Ukraine, Mike Lee was one of only two senators to oppose sanctions on Putin. Then he flew to the Kremlin and discussed dropping sanctions. Lee even opposed arming Ukrainians fighting for their lives.”
Mostly False
By Tom Kertscher • March 7, 2022
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on March 1, 2022 a post:
Ukraine issued a press release about Joe Biden
False
By Monique Curet • March 7, 2022
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on February 27, 2022 a Facebook post:
“The former Miss Universe-Ukraine, Anastasiia Lenna, turned in her high heels for some combat boots to fight for her country.”
False
By Samantha Putterman • March 7, 2022
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stated on February 28, 2022 a Facebook post:
Says Vladimir Putin said the West is controlled by Satanic pedophiles.
False
By Ciara O'Rourke • March 4, 2022
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stated on March 2, 2022 a Facebook post:
Photo shows a Russian tank Ukrainians are selling on eBay.
False
By Ciara O'Rourke • March 4, 2022
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on February 28, 2022 a Facebook post:
Says Sean Penn’s trip to Ukraine in November is evidence the war is staged.
False
By Ciara O'Rourke • March 4, 2022
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on February 25, 2022 a Facebook post:
The war in Ukraine is “scripted and staged.”
Pants on Fire!
By Gabrielle Settles • March 4, 2022
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on February 28, 2022 a Facebook post:
A Ukrainian TikToker shows how to drive an abandoned Russian armored vehicle.
False
By Samantha Putterman • March 4, 2022
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on February 27, 2022 a video:
Image shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky “has joined the front lines with his troops.”
False
By Monique Curet • March 4, 2022
Mike Gibbons
Mike Gibbons
stated on March 1, 2022 an ad:
Joe Biden's sanctions on Russia “are riddled with loopholes and don't even start for 30 days. They have carve outs for the energy and financial sectors.”
Half-True
By Tom Kertscher • March 4, 2022
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