Viral Photo of the Ukrainian First Lady is Fabricated
The Claim
A photo shows the Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska wearing luxurious clothes and accessories.
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Social media users widely shared a photo that allegedly shows the Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska wearing luxurious clothes and accessories.
“Flying home on US Air Force 3, Volodymyr & Olena want to stop over in Paris for a little shopping,” a Twitter user wrote.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the circulated claim and found it to be fake. The image is fabricated.
Image by Richard Heart Digitally Edited
After conducting a reverse image search on Google, Misbar’s team found that the original photo was posted on Twitter and Instagram by Richard Heart.
According to his website, Heart owns the world's largest cut diamond, $10,000,000 in watches, the quickest Ferrari ever made, and the most expensive Rolex's ever made.
Zelenskyy Delivers a Speech to the U.S. Congress
The claim was shared as the Ukrainian President visited the United States.
During his visit to Washington D.C, The Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told U.S. legislators that his country still stands.
The President thanked Americans for helping to fund the war effort with money that is “not charity,” but an “investment” in global security and democracy.
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