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The map shows presumed location of US nuclear weapons, not Russian targets

Fact Check, Politics, Ukraine

Since Russian troops marched into Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Moscow has pointed to its nuclear capabilities and warned it is ready to deploy them in case of an existential threat. On May 9, 2024, Putin said (archived here) that his nuclear forces were “always” on alert. On May 21, Russia announced the start of tactical nuclear weapons drills close to Ukraine (archived here). 

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Posts falsely claim Greece committed more aid to Ukraine than France, Italy

Fact Check, Politics, Ukraine

March 29, 2023 Greece has not committed more aid to Ukraine than France and Italy as of March 2023, contrary to social media posts that spread false figures about the quantities of aid these countries have pledged. In reality, France and Italy have committed far more to the war-hit country. According to the Kiel Institute’s

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