“Volodymyr Zelensky "calls for preventative nuclear attack against Russia.”
Social media posts
United States. Claim dated 12 Feb 2023.
FactCheck.org rated thisDistorts the Facts
What FactCheck.org found
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said NATO and its allies should use “preventive actions,” such as economic sanctions, against Russia.
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In short
This claim spread on social media around 12 February 2023. FactCheck.org (United States) looked into it and published its finding on 21 February 2023, 9 days later. Its rating was “Distorts the Facts”.
Where the claim appeared
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