OriginalSourceHindustan TimesIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityPublished08:13 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceHindustan TimesIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityPublished08:13 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“‘Fake alert’: MEA debunks fake post attributing remarks on Russia-Ukraine war to Jaishankar”
“The fact checking unit called the post “fake” and urged users to caution against malicious posts on social media platforms.”
MEA debunks fake post attributing Jaishankar remarks on Russia-Ukraine war
Key points
- MEA fact check unit labeled a viral post fake and AI-generated.
- Post falsely attributed remarks to EAM Jaishankar about Russia's response.
- Fabricated video linked Jaishankar's peace appeal to a sarcastic reaction.
- Original remarks referenced three Ukraine-related aspects: civilian shipping, grain exports, and energy.
- Jaishankar's real comments noted discussions with Russia, Kyiv, and western partners.
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