Claim: Responding to a question on what NATO could do to deter Russia's nuclear threat, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said NATO and its allies should use "preventive actions" against Russia. But the Kremlin and social media posts have misquoted Zelensky, claiming he referred to nuclear strikes when he was referring to economic sanctions against Russia.
Fact-check: Posts Misinterpret Zelensky Quote on 'Preventive Actions' Against Russia - FactCheck.org
Verdict: responding to a question on what nato could do to deter russia's nuclear threat, ukrainian president volodymyr zelensky said nato and its allies should use "preventive actions" against russia. but the kremlin and social media posts have misquoted zelensky, claiming he referred to nuclear strikes when he was referring to economic sanctions against russia.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Matt Spengler
Date published: 2023-02-21T22:50:48