Fake Video Claims Ukrainian President Zelenskyy with Robot Soldier – Debunked
A TikTok video that claimed to show Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with a robot soldier has been debunked. The video, which went viral on Twitter, allegedly showed a robot walking alongside Zelenskyy in Ukraine. However, it has been revealed that the video is digitally created and was posted on TikTok by a user named @animatronic3d.
The video featured a text overlay with the words New ‘Robot Royal Force’ Type-C robot arrived to Ukraine and the British flag. It gained over 200,000 views before it was debunked. Check Your Fact, a fact-checking organization, reviewed the TikTok profile of @animatronic3d and found other videos showing the same robot in Ukraine. One video even claimed to show new leaked footage of a robot sent to Ukraine from the UK in a simulated Breaking News report.
This is not the first time false claims about Zelenskyy and Ukraine have circulated online. Previously, a Twitter video falsely claimed that Zelenskyy admitted to not knowing who blew up the Kerch Bridge.
The debunking of this fake video highlights the importance of verifying information before sharing it online. In today’s digital age, it is crucial to exercise caution and fact-check content to avoid spreading misinformation.
Check Your Fact has reached out to Zelenskyy’s office for comment on the matter. Should a response be received, this article will be updated accordingly.
In conclusion, the claim that Ukrainian President Zelenskyy was seen with a robot soldier in a viral TikTok video has been proven false. The video was digitally created and posted by a social media user, @animatronic3d, who specializes in creating 3D animations. It is essential to critically assess information before accepting it as factual, as false claims can easily spread on social media platforms.
