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Search results for "Putin used May 9 Victory Day parades to say the Ukrainian conflict 'was coming to an end'"

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Facebook posts stated on May 13, 2022 in a Facebook post:
A recent photo shows the “Russian Orthodox Church blessing a rocket called Satan.”
By Ciara O'Rourke• May 18, 2022
Vladimir Putin stated on February 24, 2022 in an address to the nation announcing the attack on Ukraine:
Ethnic Russians face “genocide perpetrated by the Kyiv regime.”
By Jon Greenberg• February 25, 2022
Donald Trump stated on February 18, 2025 in remarks to reporters at Mar-a-Lago:
Volodymyr Zelenskyy “started” the war in Ukraine with Russia.
By Claire Cranford, Louis Jacobson• February 19, 2025
Facebook posts stated on February 25, 2022 in a Facebook post:
The war in Ukraine is “scripted and staged.”
By Gabrielle Settles• March 4, 2022
Facebook posts stated on September 28, 2022 in a video:
“The Russian army has surrendered in Donetsk!”
By Andy Nguyen• September 30, 2022
Facebook posts stated on February 27, 2022 in a video:
Image shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky “has joined the front lines with his troops.”
By Monique Curet• March 4, 2022
Facebook posts stated on July 02, 2022 in a Facebook post:
“Putin humiliatingly blows up all weapons and facilities" on Snake Island by retreating Russian troops.
By Andy Nguyen• July 12, 2022
Facebook posts stated on September 03, 2022 in a Facebook post:
“The Russian army is withdrawing from Ukraine!” in September 2022
By Andy Nguyen• September 8, 2022
Sarah Palin stated on February 28, 2014 in a post on Facebook:
Says she made an "accurate prediction" that if Barack Obama were elected it would encourage Russia to invade Ukraine.  
By Jon Greenberg• March 4, 2014
Pearson Sharp stated on March 11, 2022 in a TV segment:
The Russian airstrike on a maternity hospital in Mariupol, Ukraine, had “the makings of yet another false flag operation” led by the U.S.
By Bill McCarthy• March 22, 2022
Russian Embassy in Canada stated on March 01, 2022 in a statement:
"The Russian army does not occupy Ukrainian territory."
By Louis Jacobson• March 3, 2022
Evan McMullin stated on March 06, 2022 in 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.”
By Tom Kertscher• March 7, 2022
Karl Rove stated on March 16, 2014 in a panel discussion on "Fox News Sunday":
Russian annexation of Crimea "removes a million residents of the Ukraine that have provided the margin of victory for (Viktor) Yanukovych, the pro-Moscow prime minister in his last election."
By Louis Jacobson• March 19, 2014
Social Media stated on June 10, 2025 in an ad on Craigslist:
Companies called “T-Mellon Events” and “Fight Fite Fight LLC” are offering to pay “seat fillers” in Washington, D.C, on June 14.
By Gabrielle Lazor• June 13, 2025
Facebook posts stated on March 04, 2022 in a Facebook post:
Deceased Ukrainian fighter pilot Col. Oleksandr Oksanchenko was the “Ghost of Kyiv.”
By Gabrielle Settles• March 14, 2022
Facebook posts stated on December 12, 2022 in a Facebook post:
The war in Ukraine is “all over.”
By Ciara O'Rourke• December 13, 2022
Facebook posts stated on June 28, 2022 in a Facebook video post:
Video claims Moscow turned into “sea of fire after being attacked by two mysterious missiles.”
By Andy Nguyen• June 30, 2022
Tucker Carlson stated on February 06, 2024 in a video posted on X.:
Since Russia invaded Ukraine, “not a single Western journalist has bothered to interview Putin.”
By Madison Czopek• February 8, 2024
Viral image stated on June 04, 2019 in a Facebook post:
Says a photo taken in England shows "thousands of English Trump supporters" celebrating the president’s visit.
By Samantha Putterman• June 17, 2019
Instagram posts stated on February 07, 2024 in an Instagram post:
"Ukraine puts Tucker Carlson on a ‘hit list’ after an interview with Vladimir Putin.”
By Jeff Cercone• February 9, 2024

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Lie of the Year 2022: Putin’s lies to wage war and conceal horror in Ukraine

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Don’t fall for these hoaxes about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

By Samantha Putterman• February 25, 2022

One year into Russia’s war in Ukraine: A look at U.S. aid, and why the U.S. is involved

By Louis Jacobson• February 23, 2023

What are 'tactical' nuclear weapons? And what do they mean for Russia, Ukraine and the world?

By Louis Jacobson• April 19, 2022

A guide to the developments in Ukraine

By Aaron Sharockman• March 19, 2014

Fact-checking President Donald Trump’s attacks on Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

By Jeff Cercone• February 20, 2025

Ahead of face-to-face meeting, Biden and Putin remain far apart on the facts

By Jon Greenberg• June 14, 2021

Ask PolitiFact: Did Vladimir Putin say that Russia would not target or harm Ukrainian civilians?

By Madison Czopek• March 21, 2022

Fact-checks: Trump meets Zelenskyy to talk potential end to Russia-Ukraine war

By Louis Jacobson, Samantha Putterman, Amy Sherman• August 18, 2025

Fact-checking social media posts claiming instant policy victories for Donald Trump

By Jeff Cercone, Louis Jacobson• November 15, 2024

Trump mischaracterizes Ukrainian president’s comments from new interview

By Bill McCarthy• December 2, 2019

Paul Manafort, Donald Trump’s top adviser, and his ties to pro-Russian politicians in Ukraine

By Aleksandra Kharchenko• May 2, 2016

Where do Republican presidential candidates stand on Ukraine?

By Louis Jacobson• June 9, 2023

Russia, Ukraine, and the contested language of genocide

By Louis Jacobson• April 11, 2022

Biden blamed at RNC for wars, but how much sway does a US president have?

By Jeff Cercone• July 18, 2024

The case for and against establishing a no-fly zone over Ukraine

By Louis Jacobson• March 7, 2022

Trump and Putin’s history of misleading on Ukraine, US elections: 7 examples before Alaska summit

By Amy Sherman• August 13, 2025

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is especially lawless. Could Putin be tried for war crimes?

By Louis Jacobson• March 2, 2022

A fact-checker’s guide to the events in Ukraine

By Aaron Sharockman• March 5, 2014

A fact-checker’s guide to the crisis in Ukraine

By Aaron Sharockman• March 5, 2014