Last fakes of the week
17 December 2024
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Questioned Whether Navalny Was Poisoned in 2020. His Claims Debunked
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov cast doubt on whether politician Alexei Navalny was poisoned on a flight from Tomsk to Moscow in 2020, claiming that Moscow never received the test results. The official made this statement in an interview with U.S. journalist Tucker Carlson. The Weekly Top Fake team refuted Lavrov's doubts.
misrepresentation, Russia, Germany, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation (mid.ru), Sergei Lavrov, politics, medicine.
16 December 2024
“ZhS Premium” Claims Ukrainian Involvement in Georgian Protests Based on a Four-Year-Old Lost Passport
A screenshot displaying a photograph of an allegedly found passport belonging to a resident of the Zakarpattia region in Ukraine was shared on Belarus’ pro-government Telegram channel, “ZhS Premium.” The authors linked this to Ukraine's involvement in fueling protests in Georgia. The Weekly Top Fake team investigated the age of the photo associated with the lost documents.
misrepresentation, Ukraine, Georgia, Telegram channel ZhS Premium (Yellow Plums), politics, protests.
13 December 2024
Belarus’ Official Highlights Government Care for Disabled, Neglecting to Mention Pension Amounts
Belarus has achieved significant progress in social support for people with disabilities, encompassing benefits and pension schemes, according to Marina Artemenko, Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Protection. The Weekly Top Fake team compared disability payments in Belarus to those in other countries.
concealment, Belarus, Europe, Belarus-1, Marina Artemenko, achievements, state support.
12 December 2024
ONT: ‘Poles Beat a Belarusian Teen Due to His Nationality’. We Asked the Boy's Father What Happened
Polish students in Białystok violently attacked a Belarusian teenager out of ethnic hostility, as reported by Igor Lutsky, head of Belarus’ state-run TV ONT, during the program “Contours.” The Weekly Top Fake team interviewed the injured boy’s father to hear his perspective on the events.
misrepresentation, Poland, All-National TV, Ihar Lutsky, accidents, migration.
11 December 2024
TV “Belarus 1” Host Contrasts Maternity Leave Policies in Europe and Belarus, Neglecting Key Facts
Belarus’ lengthy paid maternity leave might seem luxurious to European mothers, claimed Alina Lappo, a correspondent for the state-run TV channel “Belarus 1”. The Weekly Top Fake team investigated the comparison and found a failure.
misrepresentation, Belarus, Europe, European Union, Belarus-1, Alina Lappo, children, achievements, state support.
