Fabricated Video Claims President Zelenskyy Had Drugs on His Desk
The Claim
A video shows drugs on the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's desk.
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Social media users have misleadingly circulated a video of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a virtual meeting. Narcotic drugs appeared in front of him, proving that he is addicted to drugs.
Photo Description: The claim circulating on social media.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar found the circulated claim to be fake. The video is fabricated, and originally shows a video call between Zelenskyy and businessman Elon Musk on March 6. No narcotic drugs appeared in the original video.
Zelenskyy and Elon Musk Video Call
During this call, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Elon Musk for activating the country's Starlink–satellite Internet during the Ukraine-Russia war, after parts of Ukraine were affected and communication channels were disrupted amid the war.
President Zelenskyy also invited Elon Musk to visit Ukraine as soon as the war is over, and Musk replied that he looks forward to visiting the country after the end of the war.
The Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Russia declared war on Ukraine on February 24, causing material and human losses.
Translated by Wesam Abo Marq
