Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is currently facing a new wave of pro-Russian disinformation amid increasing tensions resulting from his interactions with US political figures. Following accusations of ungratefulness for US military support by President Trump, misinformation about Zelenskyy surged on social media, with a 2,524% increase in mentions related to luxury assets over just a week. Reports indicate that these narratives are designed to paint Zelenskyy as corrupt, suggesting that he is personally benefiting from the conflict, and that Ukraine is prolonging the war rather than seeking peace.
From February 18 to February 24, 2025, NewsGuard identified about 27,600 social media posts and articles mentioning 'Zelenskyy' alongside terms like 'villa,' 'yacht,' 'winery,' or 'mansion' - a 2,524% increase from the previous six-day period.
NewsGuard has seen a significant increase in false claims about Ukraine on US social media in recent weeks, particularly since Donald Trump accused Volodymyr Zelensky of being ungrateful for US military support.
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