Claim: A photo of the Kremlin with most of its lights out shows an electricity shortage in Moscow.
Fact-check: Kremlin photo does not show 'severe electricity shortage' in Moscow due to sanctions - Full Fact
Verdict: the photo shows the kremlin without lights as part of the 'earth hour' campaign to raise awareness for climate change. a draft document by the russian power system operator does warn of a future electricity shortage resulting from western sanctions.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Evie Townend
Date published: 2024-08-27T00:00:00