Last fakes of the week
19 December 2024
Belarus' State-Run TV on Fleeing Syria after Power Transition: Debunking Misleading Narrative
Igor Lutsky, the head of Belarus’ state-run TV ONT, claimed on air that minorities and religious groups are fleeing Syria following the government’s defeat. However, the Weekly Top Fake team uncovered important details that Lutsky omitted.
concealment, Syria, All-National TV, Ihar Lutsky, war, refugees.
18 December 2024
Belarus Election Commission Is Reported to Be Independent Body. Who Really Wields Authority Over Commission Members?
In Belarus, the Central Election Commission is reportedly operating as an independent entity, according to former chairwoman Lydia Yermoshina in an interview with the state-run news agency BelTA. However, an investigation by the Weekly Top Fake team examined the actual autonomy of the CEC.
misrepresentation, Belarus, BelTA, Lidiya Ermoshina, politics, elections.
17 December 2024
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Questioned Whether Navalny Was Poisoned in 2020. His Claims Debunked
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov cast doubt on whether politician Alexei Navalny was poisoned on a flight from Tomsk to Moscow in 2020, claiming that Moscow never received the test results. The official made this statement in an interview with U.S. journalist Tucker Carlson. The Weekly Top Fake team refuted Lavrov's doubts.
misrepresentation, Russia, Germany, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation (mid.ru), Sergei Lavrov, politics, medicine.
16 December 2024
“ZhS Premium” Claims Ukrainian Involvement in Georgian Protests Based on a Four-Year-Old Lost Passport
A screenshot displaying a photograph of an allegedly found passport belonging to a resident of the Zakarpattia region in Ukraine was shared on Belarus’ pro-government Telegram channel, “ZhS Premium.” The authors linked this to Ukraine's involvement in fueling protests in Georgia. The Weekly Top Fake team investigated the age of the photo associated with the lost documents.
misrepresentation, Ukraine, Georgia, Telegram channel ZhS Premium (Yellow Plums), politics, protests.
13 December 2024
Belarus’ Official Highlights Government Care for Disabled, Neglecting to Mention Pension Amounts
Belarus has achieved significant progress in social support for people with disabilities, encompassing benefits and pension schemes, according to Marina Artemenko, Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Protection. The Weekly Top Fake team compared disability payments in Belarus to those in other countries.
concealment, Belarus, Europe, Belarus-1, Marina Artemenko, achievements, state support.
