Ukraine Did Not Celebrate Not Being Attacked by Russia
The Claim
Ukraine is celebrating not being attacked by Russia.
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Emerging story
Recently, news sites, pages, and accounts on social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter have reported that Zelenskyy has launched celebrations to mark Russia's decision not to attack Ukraine.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the widely circulated news and discovered it to be commotion. The news story's headline did not accurately convey the story's content. The Ukrainian flags were raised on Wednesday, February 16, not because Russia did not attack the country but rather to commemorate Unity Day, which Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskyy declared on Tuesday, February 15.
In a recorded statement delivered to the Ukrainian people yesterday, Zelensky stated that "they tell us that February 16 will be the day of the attack; we will declare it a Day of Unity."
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the withdrawal of some Russian troops from the Ukrainian border, criticizing Western fears of a Russian invasion. "The Russian invasion of Ukraine is still a possibility," said Vice President Joe Biden of the United States.
Translated by Wesam Abo Marq
