Claim: Russian president Vladimir Putin gave a speech about a "satanic plan" to depopulate the world through support of Ukraine and ensuing nuclear war.
Fact-check: Russian president didn't give speech warning of 'satanic plans' to depopulate the world - Full Fact
Verdict: there is no evidence mr putin ever gave this speech. extracts from the alleged speech have been circulating online since at least 2018, long before the invasion of ukraine.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Sarah Turnnidge
Date published: 2023-09-07T00:00:00