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Veridica contributors are monitoring, analyzing and debunking for you the main fake news circulated in the public sphere. Although the terms “fake news” and “false news” are often synonymous in modern-day language, the key difference consists in the intention behind them: fake news narratives are circulated by a state or an organization with a view to spreading confusion and generating social unrest, whereas false news are not rooted in an ideology or the strategy of a state, and sometimes they are not designed to manipulate public opinion.
FAKE NEWS: The EU is trying to push Moldova into a confrontation with Russia

FAKE NEWS: The EU is trying to push Moldova into a confrontation with Russia

The EU civilian mission in Chisinau aims to push the Republic of Moldova towards a confrontation with Moscow, says the Russian MFA. In fact, the aim is to strengthen Moldova's resilience to security threats.

Veridica
Veridica
30 May 2023
WAR PROPAGANDA: NATO supports Ukraine in order to trigger a world war

WAR PROPAGANDA: NATO supports Ukraine in order to trigger a world war

NATO is delivering weapons to Ukraine in order to trigger a world war, according to Russian propaganda. In fact, NATO is providing assistance to Kyiv to help this country fend off the Russian military aggression.

Marin Gherman
Marin Gherman
29 May 2023
FAKE NEWS: Romania is being invaded by Asians

FAKE NEWS: Romania is being invaded by Asians

Asian workers are colonizing Romania, according to a false narrative circulating in the public space. In reality, foreign citizens are brought to the country to make up for the labour force shortage in Romania.

Cezar Manu
Cezar Manu
25 May 2023
WAR PROPAGANDA: The West believes Ukraine will lose the war

WAR PROPAGANDA: The West believes Ukraine will lose the war

A former NATO general claims the West believes Ukraine will lose the war and might thus cancel its counteroffensive, pro-Kremlin media writes. The statement of General Ben Hodges was in fact edited.

Marin Gherman
Marin Gherman
24 May 2023
WAR PROPAGANDA: The war in Ukraine benefits Zelenskyy

WAR PROPAGANDA: The war in Ukraine benefits Zelenskyy

The continuation of the war benefits Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who carries out the orders received from the West with a view to destroying Russia, reads a false narrative reiterated by the Russian government media.

Marin Gherman
Marin Gherman
18 May 2023
FAKE NEWS: Russia is supported by 85% of the Earth’s population

FAKE NEWS: Russia is supported by 85% of the Earth’s population

Most people around the world approve of Russia's aggression against Ukraine, according to a Romanian publication that disseminated lots of false narratives in the past. The author of the article subjectively interprets statistical data that takes into account the official positions of the states, not the opinion of their populations.

Cezar Manu
Cezar Manu
17 May 2023
WAR PROPAGANDA: Ukrainian children are sold in the West

WAR PROPAGANDA: Ukrainian children are sold in the West

Ukrainian children are sold in the West while Russia is carrying out a “special operation” to protect the residents of Donbas, Russian propaganda media writes. The false narrative is designed to draw attention away from the illegal deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia.

Marin Gherman
Marin Gherman
15 May 2023
FAKE NEWS: Kyiv and Chisinau have agreed to liquidate Transnistria

FAKE NEWS: Kyiv and Chisinau have agreed to liquidate Transnistria

Kyiv and Chisinau have agreed to liquidate Transnistria with Leopard tanks and terrorize its Russian population, according to a false narrative circulating in the Republic of Moldova. The theory about an outbreak of war in Transnistria is one of the most frequently used by (pro) Russian propaganda with the aim of scaring the population of the Republic of Moldova and undermining the country's pro-Western policy.

Veridica
Veridica
11 May 2023
WAR PROPAGANDA: “The special military operation” saves Russia from the Western aggression

WAR PROPAGANDA: “The special military operation” saves Russia from the Western aggression

Thanks to the “special military operation”, the West has failed to wipe Russia off the face of the earth, according to a false narrative by Russian state media that quotes Vladimir Putin's speech at the May 9 Victory Day Parade. In reality, Russia is the aggressor, and the “special military operation” is an invasion condemned by most of the world's states.

Marin Gherman
Marin Gherman
09 May 2023
WAR PROPAGANDA: Ukraine is a terrorist state and must be punished by Russia

WAR PROPAGANDA: Ukraine is a terrorist state and must be punished by Russia

Russia must designate Ukraine a terrorist state because it attacked the Kremlin and other targets, such as the Moskva flagship, the Russian government media writes. In fact, Kyiv has responded to the invasion by striking military targets, whereas the attack on the Kremlin raises suspicion regarding who the author actually is. Moreover, Russia itself has been declared a terrorist state by international bodies.

Marin Gherman
Marin Gherman
08 May 2023
WAR PROPAGANDA: The West will order Poland to attack Belarus and occupy Lviv

WAR PROPAGANDA: The West will order Poland to attack Belarus and occupy Lviv

Poland will attack Belarus and annex the Ukrainian region of Lviv when the order comes from the US and Britain, which caused the war in Ukraine, according to a false narrative by Russian state media. In reality, Warsaw is supporting Ukraine's defense efforts against Russia's full-scale invasion, carried out with the direct support of Minsk.

Marin Gherman
Marin Gherman
28 Apr 2023
FAKE NEWS: Moldova’s close relations with the EU have impoverished the country

FAKE NEWS: Moldova’s close relations with the EU have impoverished the country

Chișinău’s close relations with the EU and the pro-European governments have had a negative impact on the economy of the Republic of Moldova, the Russian propaganda writes, referring to the price hikes, soaring poverty and unemployment. In fact, while the Republic of Moldova remains one of the poorest European nations, the economy and living standards have gone up in the last decade.

Veridica
Veridica
27 Apr 2023
WAR PROPAGANDA: Romania backs Medvedev’s proposal to divide Ukraine

WAR PROPAGANDA: Romania backs Medvedev’s proposal to divide Ukraine

Romania will occupy the regions of Chernivtsi and Odesa, writes the Russian propaganda press after the former president Dmitry Medvedev proposed a “quiet partition” of Ukraine. In reality, Romania unconditionally supports Ukraine’s territorial integrity and is helping Kyiv deal with the aggression of the Russian Federation.

Marin Gherman
Marin Gherman
26 Apr 2023
WAR PROPAGANDA: Ukraine is a Nazi pseudo-state driven to war by the West

WAR PROPAGANDA: Ukraine is a Nazi pseudo-state driven to war by the West

Ukraine is a pseudo-state led by Nazis and driven by the West to trigger a war against Russia, according to a false narrative picked up by pro-Kremlin media. In fact, neither Kyiv nor the West ever wanted a war, which was launched by Russia to conquer new territories.

Marin Gherman
Marin Gherman
24 Apr 2023
FAKE NEWS: To join the EU, Moldova must first become a member of NATO

FAKE NEWS: To join the EU, Moldova must first become a member of NATO

The Republic of Moldova can accede to the EU only if it joins NATO first and adopts an anti-Russian policy, according to a false narrative carried by the Russian media. In fact, the terms a state must comply with before it can join the EU have nothing to do with NATO, evidence of which is the fact that some members of NATO have been denied EU accession.

Veridica
Veridica
21 Apr 2023
WAR PROPAGANDA:  23 years ago, Putin warned Ukraine that NATO would start a war

WAR PROPAGANDA: 23 years ago, Putin warned Ukraine that NATO would start a war

The Ukrainian political leaders ignored Vladimir Putin’s warning 23 years ago, regarding the danger of NATO starting a war against Russia and the Ukrainian people, the Russian state press writes. In reality, the war in Ukraine was started by Russia, and the talk about NATO policies 23 years ago is a mere fabrication.

Marin Gherman
Marin Gherman
20 Apr 2023
FAKE NEWS: Ukraine attacked Romania with mines

FAKE NEWS: Ukraine attacked Romania with mines

Ukraine attacked Romania with mines, so NATO should wage war against Kyiv under Article 5, believes the independent senator Diana Sosoaca. But the narrative is false. The mine that the Senator refers to is actually one from WWII, and Ukraine has placed mines only to protect its own shores.

Cezar Manu
Cezar Manu
19 Apr 2023
WAR PROPAGANDA: The war forced the USA to relocate its bioweapons from Ukraine

WAR PROPAGANDA: The war forced the USA to relocate its bioweapons from Ukraine

According to the Russian Parliament, by means of the “special military operation” Russia managed to stop the US production of biological weapons in Ukraine, a threat to its national security. In fact, Ukraine never hosted laboratories manufacturing biological weapons.

Marin Gherman
Marin Gherman
17 Apr 2023
FAKE NEWS: The Republic of Moldova is mobilizing a million-strong reserve army to attack Transnistria

FAKE NEWS: The Republic of Moldova is mobilizing a million-strong reserve army to attack Transnistria

The Republic of Moldova is mobilizing one million reservists to launch an attack on Transnistria, according to Politnavigator.net, which refers to annual military drills carried out by the Moldovan Armed Forces. The article reiterates the false narrative about ongoing preparations to launch a war against Transnistria, this time fabricating a new number: the Republic of Moldova simply can’t mobilize one million people.

Veridica
Veridica
13 Apr 2023
WAR PROPAGANDA: The US has allowed Ukraine to bomb Russia

WAR PROPAGANDA: The US has allowed Ukraine to bomb Russia

The Ukrainian army has publicly got the US’s approval to bomb towns on the territory of the Russian Federation, according to a false narrative disseminated by the Russian state media. In reality, the US has clearly discouraged potential operations on Russian territory, but has recognized Ukraine's right to operate on its own territory, including the one illegally annexed by Moscow.

Marin Gherman
Marin Gherman
12 Apr 2023
FAKE NEWS: The future Polish-Ukrainian state is negotiating the territorial division of Romania

FAKE NEWS: The future Polish-Ukrainian state is negotiating the territorial division of Romania

According to the Romanian Senator Diana Șoșoacă, Ukraine will break into pieces and lose territories but, at the same time, it will form a state alongside Poland and contribute to the dismantling of Romania. The narratives are similar to those promoted by Russia, especially the meta-narrative regarding the artificial nature of the Ukrainian state.

Cezar Manu
Cezar Manu
11 Apr 2023
WAR PROPAGANDA: The USA will dispatch 200 thousand Ukrainian suicide bombers who will take their orders from the Pentagon

WAR PROPAGANDA: The USA will dispatch 200 thousand Ukrainian suicide bombers who will take their orders from the Pentagon

A number of Ukrainian brigades report directly to the Pentagon and will be sent to certain death as part of an offensive in southern and southeastern Ukraine, according to a false narrative disseminated by the Russian media. In fact, Ukrainian combat units are subordinated to the Ukrainian Defense Staff, and the newly created brigades are made up particularly of seasoned servicemen.

Marin Gherman
Marin Gherman
10 Apr 2023
FAKE NEWS: Romanians’ freedom of movement will be limited

FAKE NEWS: Romanians’ freedom of movement will be limited

Romanians will have their freedom of movement restricted in the name of combating climate change, according to a false narrative that pertains to climate denialism and global warming conspiracy theories.

Cezar Manu
Cezar Manu
07 Apr 2023
WAR PROPAGANDA: Ukraine will continue to assassinate Russians based on a list published online

WAR PROPAGANDA: Ukraine will continue to assassinate Russians based on a list published online

Ukraine will be killing a number of people included on the website Mytrovorets, which allegedly shows the next targets of Kyiv, says the Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova. In fact, the said website is a private project meant to draw attention towards people who are, one way or another, supporting Russia’s interests, irrespective of their country of origin.

Marin Gherman
Marin Gherman
06 Apr 2023
FAKE NEWS: The government in Chisinau stole one billion euros from the financial aid offered by the EU

FAKE NEWS: The government in Chisinau stole one billion euros from the financial aid offered by the EU

The government in Chisinau keeps prolonging the state of emergency in order to steal, claims the oligarch/fugitive politician Ian Shor. In reality, Shor participated in the looting of Moldova's banking system, and his party was accused of involvement in an FSB plan to overthrow the government in Chisinau, the security crisis leading to the extension of the state of emergency.

Veridica
Veridica
05 Apr 2023
WAR PROPAGANDA: Germany supports Ukraine to put the horrors of Nazism behind

WAR PROPAGANDA: Germany supports Ukraine to put the horrors of Nazism behind

Germany has adopted a “green fascism”, similar to “Ukrainian Nazism”, and speaks of war crimes committed by Russia in Ukraine in order to make people forget about the horrors of Nazism, according to a false narrative promoted by pro-Kremlin media. In fact, Russian servicemen did commit war crimes and Germany is helping Ukraine defend itself.

Marin Gherman
Marin Gherman
04 Apr 2023
WAR PROPAGANDA: Zelensky is tied to the Nazi

WAR PROPAGANDA: Zelensky is tied to the Nazi

An investigation of the German media proves that Volodymyr Zelensky is tied to Ukrainian Nazi, with the West’s tacit blessing, Russian government media writes, quoting a false narrative published by a German far-left publication closely tied to the Russian media.

Marin Gherman
Marin Gherman
31 Mar 2023
FAKE NEWS: Green energy, promoted by the West to obtain mineral resources

FAKE NEWS: Green energy, promoted by the West to obtain mineral resources

The promotion of energy from renewable sources aims to take over by force and deception the available resources from countries not aligned with Western politics. The false narrative appears in a text published in Romania, which also contains elements of war propaganda promoted by Moscow.

Cezar Manu
Cezar Manu
30 Mar 2023
WAR PROPAGANDA: Czechs are providing Ukraine with weapons to bomb civilians

WAR PROPAGANDA: Czechs are providing Ukraine with weapons to bomb civilians

Czech volunteers have been collecting funds to purchase a missile system for Ukraine, which will use it to bomb the civilian population in Donbas, according to a false narrative disseminated by the Russian media. In fact, weapons purchased as part of the “Gift for Putin” crowdfunding campaign are designed to consolidate Ukraine’s defenses against the Russian aggression.

Marin Gherman
Marin Gherman
28 Mar 2023
FAKE NEWS: The USA is dictating Romania’s policy-making and waging a war against Russia

FAKE NEWS: The USA is dictating Romania’s policy-making and waging a war against Russia

The USA is dictating Romanian policy, it seeks to destroy the EU and is waging a war against Russia, according to a number of false narratives promoted by the former Foreign Minister of Romania, Adrian Severin, a former convicted criminal. The narratives have emerged from an open letter the politician turned criminal has conveyed to the new Ambassador of the USA in Romania, Kathleen Kavalec.

Cezar Manu
Cezar Manu
23 Mar 2023
WAR PROPAGANDA: Russia and China want peace in Ukraine, while the West is fueling the war WAR PROPAGANDA: Russia and China want peace in Ukraine, while the West is fueling the war

WAR PROPAGANDA: Russia and China want peace in Ukraine, while the West is fueling the war WAR PROPAGANDA: Russia and China want peace in Ukraine, while the West is fueling the war

Russia and China are looking for peace solutions in Ukraine, while the West wants a protracted war, according to Russian state media reporting on the talks in Moscow between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping. In reality, it is Russia that started the war and is continuing it by keeping troops in Ukraine and trying to seize even more of that country's territory.

Marin Gherman
Marin Gherman
22 Mar 2023
FAKE NEWS: Western diplomats are preparing Moldova's entry into the war

FAKE NEWS: Western diplomats are preparing Moldova's entry into the war

Two Western diplomats visited the Republic of Moldova last week to discuss its involvement in the war in Ukraine, writes the Donetk publication trmsk.ru. In reality, the talks did not concern Moldova's involvement in the war; on the contrary, the country is actually exposed to the risk of a Russian operation.

Veridica
Veridica
21 Mar 2023
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FAKE NEWS: Kyiv and Chisinau have agreed to liquidate Transnistria

Kyiv and Chisinau have agreed to liquidate Transnistria with Leopard tanks and terrorize its Russian population, according to a false narrative circulating in the Republic of Moldova. The theory about an outbreak of war in Transnistria is one of the most frequently used by (pro) Russian propaganda with the aim of scaring the population of the Republic of Moldova and undermining the country's pro-Western policy.

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