False claims of Emmanuel Macron being seen with cocaine on a train to Kyiv
Social media users claimed Emmanuel Macron was seen with cocaine on a train to Kyiv, but it was debunked as fake news by French newspaper Libération. Russian propagandists have also accused Ukrainian President Zelensky of drug use without evidence. The French presidency dismissed the claims as disinformation spread by France's enemies.
Key Points
- Images falsely interpreted as proof of cocaine use by Macron were debunked
- Russian propagandists have baselessly accused Zelensky of drug use
- French presidency denounces the claims as disinformation by France's enemies
Pros
- Debunking of false claims by French newspaper Libération
- Clear explanation of the misrepresented images on social media
Cons
- Spread of disinformation by Russia's foreign ministry spokesperson and social media users