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Claim: Putin Did Kneel Before Xi Jinping (Social Media Users, 2023-03-20)
Evidence (2023-03-20): Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin have met at the Kremlin and touted the close ties and strategic visions shared by China and Russia, on the first day of a state visit framed by Beijing as a peacemaking project despite deep skepticism in Kyiv and the West. [...] "In the last few years, China has made a colossal leap forward," Putin told Xi, sitting side by side with him at the Kremlin on Monday afternoon. "In the whole world, this evokes interest, and unfortunately even envy." [...] Putin once again claimed to Xi that he is "always open to the negotiation process" during a publicized portion of Monday’s meeting, despite his repeated refusal to engage with Kyiv on a withdrawal from Ukrainian land.
Claim: Putin Did Kneel Before Xi Jinping (Social Media Users, 2023-03-20)
Evidence (2022-09-16): Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping: An increasingly unequal relationship [...] In their meeting, Mr Putin conceded that China has "questions and concerns" about the situation in Ukraine. It was an unexpected admission, by the Kremlin, that Russia's so-called special military operation is causing some anxiety in Beijing. [...] The summit Mr Putin and Mr Xi are attending is a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, or SCO. Along with Russia and China, members include four Central Asian states - Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan - as well as India and Pakistan.
Claim: Putin Did Kneel Before Xi Jinping (Social Media Users, 2023-03-20)
Evidence (2023-03-22): China’s President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin bid each other farewell following talks in Moscow. President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin were filmed saying warm goodbyes as their two-day meeting ended with China’s leader saying they were driving geopolitical change around the world. [...] Xi then put out his hand to shake Putin’s and said: "Take care please, dear friend." Putin responded by holding Xi’s hand with both of his and saying, "Have a safe trip."
Claim: Putin Did Kneel Before Xi Jinping (Social Media Users, 2023-03-20)
Evidence (2024-05-17): But Mr Xi himself did not echo the tone of these lofty compliments. Instead, his remarks were more perfunctory – even bland. Mr Putin, he said, was a "good friend and a good neighbour". For China, the welcome ceremony and show of unity is in its interests, but lavishing its guest with praise is not.
Claim: Putin Did Kneel Before Xi Jinping (Social Media Users, 2023-03-20)
Evidence (2022-12-30): Russian President Vladimir Putin told his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in a virtual meeting Friday that their partnership was more important than ever in the face of "unprecedented pressure" from the West, as Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine leaves it increasingly isolated on the global stage. [...] Xi echoed Putin’s message of unity, saying that the two countries should "strengthen strategic coordination" and "inject more stability into the world," according to Chinese state media Xinhua. [...] Xi had already shown hints of impatience when he last met with Putin in September at a regional summit in Uzbekistan. At the time, Putin conceded Beijing had "questions and concerns" over the invasion, in what appeared to be a veiled admission of their diverging views.
Claim: Putin Did Kneel Before Xi Jinping (Social Media Users, 2023-03-20)
Evidence (2024-01-01): Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping vow to co-operate against ‘destructive and hostile’ US was Dkr4188 now Dkr1999 for your first year. Make up your own mind. Build robust opinions with the FT’s trusted journalism. Offer available here until 24th October.
Claim: Putin Did Kneel Before Xi Jinping (Social Media Users, 2023-03-20)
Evidence (2023-03-25): Around the time of Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s visit to Moscow earlier this week, a Twitter account with more than 50,000 followers posted a photo purportedly showing Russian President Vladimir Putin kneeling before Xi and grasping his hands in apparent supplication. Jason Jay Smart, a special correspondent for the Kyiv Post, later retweeted the photo accompanied by the caption, "Putin attempting to persuade Xi." [...] On March 20, the first day of Xi’s visit, the two leaders met for talks, with media covering some of their comments. That same day, Smart, working for the Kyiv Post, an English-language newspaper in Ukraine, retweeted a photo of Putin kneeling before Xi with his two hands clasping those of the Chinese president. [...] A tweeted photo that appears to show Putin kneeling before Xi during his recent visit to Moscow might reflect some people’s perception of the power dynamics between the two leaders. But several obvious flaws and discrepancies in the image make clear that the photo is a fake.
Claim: Putin Did Kneel Before Xi Jinping (Social Media Users, 2023-03-20)
Evidence (2023-03-31): Fake Photo: Putin Did NOT Kneel Before Xi Jinping [...] The picture of Putin kneeling before Xi Jinping is fake. The image appears to have been generated by AI, and there are several inconsistencies when compared to actual photos and videos from verified sources, including differences in costumes and settings. Title:Fake Photo: Putin Did NOT Kneel Before Xi Jinping
Claim: Putin Did Kneel Before Xi Jinping (Social Media Users, 2023-03-20)
Evidence (2023-03-23): Given these circumstances, an image that has gone viral on social media has been the topic of much debate. It purports to show Vladimir Putin kneeling before Xi Jinping. It would a gesture of submission with much symbolism — if the image were not fake. [...] Putin did not kneel before Xi Jinping: The photo is fake. Aside from the fact that such a gesture of submission would be highly unrealistic on the part of a head of state, our research suggests that the image was generated by an artificial intelligence (AI) app. There are a number of clues that point in that direction, starting with the results produced when the image is run through a reverse image search tool. The oldest result is dated March 20 but a more concrete source cannot be found for the image, even when different tools are used. [...] Conclusion: The image purportedly showing Putin kneeling in front of Xi Jinping is fake. It cannot be found in any agency database and our research has found clear evidence that the image was generated by AI software.
Claim: Putin Did Kneel Before Xi Jinping (Social Media Users, 2023-03-20)
Evidence (2023-03-22): ALBAWABA - A photo allegedly showing Russian President Vladimir Putin on his knee while kissing his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping's hand is widely shared on social media platforms. [...] Hi, I'm a tech reporter that covers China, cybersecurity, & new media. Hundreds of people are sharing this photo of Xi Jinping & Vladimir Putin as they meet at the Kremlin. The two did meet, but it's highly likely this photo was generated by an AI program. Here's why: ? pic.twitter.com/6xqsDLxiMa — Amanda Florian 小爱 (@Amanda_Florian) March 21, 2023 [...] A tech reporter posted a photo from the real meeting and highlighted that the chairs in the actual meeting looked different from the photo in which Putin is seen kissing Xi's hand, which supports the thinking that the picture is likely fake, photoshopped or generated by AI technology.
Claim: Putin Did Kneel Before Xi Jinping (Social Media Users, 2023-03-20)
Evidence (2023-03-24): Fact check: No, Putin did not kneel before Xi Jinping [...] Putin did not kneel before Xi Jinping: The photo is fake. Aside from the fact that such a gesture of submission would be highly unrealistic on the part of a head of state, our research suggests that the image was generated by an artificial intelligence (AI) app. There are a number of clues that point in that direction, starting with the results produced when the image is run through a reverse image search tool. The oldest result is dated March 20 but a more concrete source cannot be found for the image, even when different tools are used. [...] Conclusion: The image purportedly showing Putin kneeling in front of Xi Jinping is fake. It cannot be found in any agency database and our research has found clear evidence that the image was generated by AI software.
Claim: Putin Did Kneel Before Xi Jinping (Social Media Users, 2023-03-20)
Evidence (2024-07-11): I made it clear that I will not bow down to Putin. I will not walk away from Ukraine. I will keep NATO strong. That’s exactly what we did and exactly what we’ll continue to do.
Claim: Putin Did Kneel Before Xi Jinping (Social Media Users, 2023-03-20)
Evidence (2024-02-14): For Putin, Russia’s "rising from its knees" became a key propaganda trope. He declared Russia not merely a country or a state but a state-civilization and a "unique" one at that. Touting its 1,000-year history, he said that Russia was to become again a proud and sovereign nation and one of the "foundations" of the global international system. A mighty Eurasian and Euro-Pacific power, distinct from both Europe and the West, Putin’s Russia embodied a "cultural and civilizational community," the "Russian world," which he vowed to "strengthen and develop." [...] Both Xi and Putin have been frank about the scope of the danger. Putin has compared the peril posed by Ukraine to the 1941 Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union. To Xi, an independent Taiwan is "a grave lurking threat" to the centerpiece of his self-imposed mission of "national rejuvenation."
Claim: Putin Did Kneel Before Xi Jinping (Social Media Users, 2023-03-20)
Evidence (2023-05-25): After his visit a photograph that became viral on the social networks was published showing, allegedly, the Russian President Vladimir Putin kneeling before the Chinese President Xi Jinping. That would be a gesture with a great deal of symbolism – provided the photograph was not fake. This photograph was published with a text on MkDenes under the title "PUTIN ON HIS KNEES before Xi Jinping, Russia before CHINA". After that, apart from being shared on their profile on Facebook, the photo was published on another Facebook page as well where it became viral. [...] The photograph on which Putin – allegedly – can be seen kneeling in front of Xi Jinping is fake. It cannot be found in the databases of any media outlet, nor is there clear evidence that the photograph was not generated by artificial intelligence software.
Claim: Putin Did Kneel Before Xi Jinping (Social Media Users, 2023-03-20)
Evidence (2023-03-22): It was perhaps the most intriguing moment of their Moscow summit. As Xi Jinping left the Kremlin last night, he stood face to face with Vladimir Putin and told the Russian leader, ‘Change is coming that hasn’t happened in 100 years and we are driving this change together’. The two men clasped hands, smiling. ‘I agree,’ Putin said, briefly bringing up his free hand to hold Xi’s arm. The Chinese leader then added, ‘Please take care, dear friend’. Xi then walked down a step and into his limousine. Putin stood awkwardly at the curb side, waving, and very briefly appeared to bow his head as Xi’s cavalcade swept away. He cut a rather lonely figure. [...] The optics were striking. Putin appeared every bit the supplicant. The dynamics of their partnership have been shifting for some time now, but the Ukraine war has massively accelerated that move and Russia is now highly dependent on China economically and diplomatically. Xi is the senior partner, and the body language screamed that disparity of power. Xi at times appeared almost nonchalant, barely trying to conceal an air of superiority, Putin anxious and edgy. But what of the words themselves?
Claim: Putin Did Kneel Before Xi Jinping (Social Media Users, 2023-03-20)
Evidence (2023-08-27): Prigozhin had it coming. After all, he challenged his patron by starting a mutiny that exposed the fragility of the Russian security state. In late June, Wagnerites took over the Rostov-on-Don headquarters of the Southern Military District, the command centre of Putin’s "special military operation" in Ukraine. They also marched on Moscow, making it within 200km of the capital city and encountering little opposition. The squabble ended in a truce, with Wagner bending the knee and ostensibly moving its forces from Ukraine to Belarus.
Claim: Putin Did Kneel Before Xi Jinping (Social Media Users, 2023-03-20)
Evidence (2024-06-26): So, what can we learn from analytical failures in the "Putin case"? In a Foreign Affairs article, "Why Smart Leaders Do Stupid Things," the political scientist Keren Yarhi-Milo warned that "great powers and their mercurial leaders may miscalculate or act in irrational and neurotic ways." The warning should be taken into particular account during crisis scenarios. As examples, consider Chinese President Xi Jinping’s dealings with Taiwan or former US President Donald Trump’s position on NATO: in neither case can decisions based on a purely rational cost-benefit calculation be expected. [...] It is hard to determine whether "fraternization" between Putin and Xi Jinping, also staged for publicity, stems from personal sympathy, strategic calculation, or both. During Putin’s recent visit to Beijing, the Chinese president called his Russian counterpart an "old friend"; Putin said they were "like brothers." Statements of this kind have had an impact on both Russian and Chinese public opinion, as well as on a wider global audience. If the most important men in China and Russia decide to present this kind of "Russo-Chinese friendship show," as described by Christoph Giesen and Christina Hebel in a recent issue of German newsweekly Der Spiegel, it puts a deliberately emotional spin on their strategic alliance of convenience.
Claim: Putin Did Kneel Before Xi Jinping (Social Media Users, 2023-03-20)
Evidence (2023-03-21): Russian President Vladimir Putin is accused of kneeling down before his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping and using a body double during his recent trip to occupied Mariupol. We debunk these claims in this edition of Truth or Fake.
Claim: Putin Did Kneel Before Xi Jinping (Social Media Users, 2023-03-20)
Evidence (2023-03-22): However, one photo shared online as the pair met this week, appeared to show a more servile relationship, with Putin bent on both knees in front of Xi. Multiple tweets, posted on March 20, 2023, included a photo claimed to show Putin bending on both knees in front of Xi. [...] In a thread beneath the original tweet, Smart wrote: "From the comments, it appears that it wasn't obvious to some: yes, Putin is on his knees to whatever desires Xi has, but no, this photo isn't a representation of him 'sucking-up,' per se."
Claim: Putin Did Kneel Before Xi Jinping (Social Media Users, 2023-03-20)
Evidence (2023-03-23): The Russian leader received his Chinese counterpart Xi JinPing in Moscow on Monday. But one particular photo of the two men gave rise to various reactions and interpretations on social media. [...] It claims to show Vladimir Putin kneeling on one knee and kissing the Chinese leader’s hand. The caption says this is "Putin attempting to persuade Xi."
Claim: Putin Did Kneel Before Xi Jinping (Social Media Users, 2023-03-20)
Evidence (2023-03-24): Fact check: No, Putin did not kneel before Xi Jinping | ABS-CBN News Fact check: No, Putin did not kneel before Xi Jinping
Claim: A Man With Bread Viral As An Incident After A Recent Earthquake In Turkey!! (Social Media Users, 2023-02-13)
Evidence (2023-02-13): Fact Crescendo found that the viral image has no connection with the recent earthquake in Turkey. This is a 23-year-old image that was taken after a massive earthquake in Duzce, Turkey, in 1999.
Claim: A Man With Bread Viral As An Incident After A Recent Earthquake In Turkey!! (Social Media Users, 2023-02-13)
Evidence (2023-02-14): Many old and unrelated images were linked to the recent quake after the incident. One such photo shows an older man standing in front of the wreckage of a building, holding bread and wiping his tears. A user shared this viral image on Twitter, linking it to Turkey and the February 6 earthquake. It has garnered more than 2,500 likes and has been shared on Facebook, YouTube, and other news media outlets. [...] A reverse image search led us to an article by the Turkish news website Anadolu Agency (AA), which used the same image. The report was published on November 11, 2019, and the photo is attributed to the photographer named Abdurrahman Antakyali. The image caption spoke about two devastating earthquakes in Turkey, one on August 17, 1999, and the other on November 12, 1999. The article stated that the older man seen in the photograph was carrying bread in his arms to hand out to earthquake victims. Another Turkish news website, Star, published the same image on August 17, 2020, in a report about unforgettable photos from the August 17, 1999 earthquake. This indicates that the picture is not recent but has been in circulation since 1999.
Claim: A Man With Bread Viral As An Incident After A Recent Earthquake In Turkey!! (Social Media Users, 2023-02-13)
Evidence (2023-02-08): Complications in Syria: While Turkey has received an outpouring of support and aid from dozens of countries after the earthquake, outreach to Syria has been less enthusiastic, and analysts warn that Syrian victims may become hostages of the politics that have divided Syria for over a decade. In wake of the earthquake, Syria’s government has ramped up its calls for the removal of economic US and EU sanctions. The measures were imposed on Syria to pressure the regime into a political process that could put an end to the ongoing civil conflict. Some of the areas most impacted by the earthquake are controlled by the President Bashar al-Assad’s government, others by Turkish-backed and US-backed opposition forces, Kurdish rebels and Sunni Islamist fighters. [...] Turkey is no stranger to strong earthquakes. Seven quakes with magnitude 7.0 or greater have struck the country in the past 25 years — but Monday’s was one of the most powerful.
Claim: A Man With Bread Viral As An Incident After A Recent Earthquake In Turkey!! (Social Media Users, 2023-02-13)
Evidence (2023-02-22): Two decade-old image of a man with bread viral as an incident after a recent earthquake in Turkey. [...] After the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, many posts are being shared on social media. Meanwhile, a photo is going viral in which an older man is seen holding a few loaves of bread in front of a collapsed building. It was claimed that this picture was taken after the recent earthquake in Turkey. [...] Title:Two decade-old image of a man with bread viral as an incident after a recent earthquake in Turkey.
Claim: A Man With Bread Viral As An Incident After A Recent Earthquake In Turkey!! (Social Media Users, 2023-02-13)
Evidence (2023-02-24): Two Decade-Old Image Of A Man With Bread Viral As An Incident After A Recent Earthquake In Turkey. After the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, many posts are being shared on social media. Meanwhile, a photo is going viral in which an old man is seen holding a few loaves of bread in front of a collapsed building. It was claimed that this picture was taken after the recent earthquake in Turkey. [...] Title:Two Decade-Old Image Of A Man With Bread Viral As An Incident After A Recent Earthquake In Turkey.
Claim: A Man With Bread Viral As An Incident After A Recent Earthquake In Turkey!! (Social Media Users, 2023-02-13)
Evidence (2023-02-12): In Gaziantep, Turkey, 132 hours after the earthquake struck, Sezai Karabas was rescued shortly after his young daughter. According to CNN Turk, he pleaded with rescuers to search for his wife next, who he believed is still alive in a doorway. "I am forever in your debt," he told rescuers.
Claim: A Man With Bread Viral As An Incident After A Recent Earthquake In Turkey!! (Social Media Users, 2023-02-13)
Evidence (2023-02-14): In the above context, a picture of a man crying while holding bread is doing the rounds on social media, claiming that the picture is from the recent earthquake in Turkey. The post reads: 45 सेकंड के जलजले से पहले यह शख्स घर का मालिक था.. 45 सेकंड के बाद इस शख्स के पास खाने को एक रोटी का टुकड़ा भी नहीं है ..वो दूसरे की दी हुई रोटी लेकर खड़ा है इंसान को अल्लाह की दी हुई नियामत पर घमंड नहीं करना चाहिए.. आदमी पूरी उमर यह मेरा माल यह मेरे बच्चे यह मेरे रिश्तेदार में लगा रहता है.. लेकिन जब वह लेने पर आए तो सेकंड में ले लेता है.. अल्लाह हम सबको हिदायत दे.. (English translation: This man owned the house 45 seconds before the earthquake.. 45 seconds later this guy doesn’t even have a slice of bread to eat.. He is standing with the bread given by someone else. A man should not boast about the order given by Allah. All his life a man keeps talking about his property, his children, and his relatives, but in the end, it’s taken away from him within seconds. May Allah guide us all.)
Claim: A Man With Bread Viral As An Incident After A Recent Earthquake In Turkey!! (Social Media Users, 2023-02-13)
Evidence (2023-02-08): British-Iranian comedian Omid Djalili shared a video on his Twitter account of what he claimed was a "tsunami after the earthquake hit the coast of Turkey". It has been viewed nearly 300,000 times.
Claim: A Man With Bread Viral As An Incident After A Recent Earthquake In Turkey!! (Social Media Users, 2023-02-13)
Evidence (2023-02-08): On Feb. 6, 2023, a Twitter user posted four pictures that were purportedly captured in the aftermath of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on the same day. The caption of the tweet read, "Saddest pictures on internet today," and included hashtags for both countries. [...] One Twitter user corrected someone who posted the picture in the aftermath of the earthquake in Turkey, which resulted in that person deleting the tweet. [...] As for the picture with the old man crying while holding bread, some sharp-eyed readers may have noticed that it had the appearance of being more than just a few years old.
Claim: A Man With Bread Viral As An Incident After A Recent Earthquake In Turkey!! (Social Media Users, 2023-02-13)
Evidence (2023-02-17): Old Man With Bread This photo of an old man with bread is being shared as a lesson on why we should be humble, respectful and kind.
Claim: A Man With Bread Viral As An Incident After A Recent Earthquake In Turkey!! (Social Media Users, 2023-02-13)
Evidence (2023-02-06): Turkey earthquake: The eyewitnesses who captured the quake on social media - Published
Claim: A Man With Bread Viral As An Incident After A Recent Earthquake In Turkey!! (Social Media Users, 2023-02-13)
Evidence (2023-02-06): US President Joe Biden "reaffirmed" that the United States is ready to help Turkey in the aftermath of a recent earthquake and "expressed condolences on behalf of the American people" when he spoke with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday, according to a readout of the call provided by the White House. [...] Iconic English soccer club Liverpool also posted on social media saying: "Our thoughts are with all those who are affected by the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria," and reigning Serie A champs AC Milan said the Italian club "offers its deepest sympathies to all those affected by the earthquakes that have struck Turkey and Syria. The thoughts of everyone at the Club are with you." [...] Some context: Turkey is no stranger to strong earthquakes; seven quakes with magnitude 7.0 or greater have struck the country in the past 25 years — but Monday’s is the most powerful. It is also the strongest quake to hit anywhere in the world since an 8.1 magnitude quake struck a remote region near the South Sandwich Islands in the southern Atlantic Ocean in 2021, resulting in no damage.
Claim: A Man With Bread Viral As An Incident After A Recent Earthquake In Turkey!! (Social Media Users, 2023-02-13)
Evidence (2023-02-20): Two decade-old image of a man with bread viral as an incident after a recent earthquake in Turkey. After the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, many posts are being shared on social media. Meanwhile, a photo is going viral in which an old man is seen holding a few loaves of bread in front of a collapsed building. It was claimed that this picture was taken after the recent earthquake in Turkey. [...] Title:Two decade-old image of a man with bread viral as an incident after a recent earthquake in Turkey.