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Since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine on February 24, an information war has been raging online. This battle for the truth is being fought on many levels. DW’s fact-checking team has compiled some of the false claims and propaganda from both sides, revealing what is behind them.
Note: This article is being updated continuously and was last updated on May 12.
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