Claim: Conspiracy theories aimed at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have been circulating on social media since Russia invaded Ukraine in February. One recent example, falsely attributed to a "Pentagon official," is the unfounded claim that Zelensky is the cousin of billionaire philanthropist George Soros.
Fact-check: Zelensky and Soros Aren't Cousins, Contrary to Social Media Claim - FactCheck.org
Verdict: conspiracy theories aimed at ukrainian president volodymyr zelensky have been circulating on social media since russia invaded ukraine in february. one recent example, falsely attributed to a "pentagon official," is the unfounded claim that zelensky is the cousin of billionaire philanthropist george soros.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Saranac Hale Spencer
Date published: 2022-04-08T20:24:17