France Debunks Russian Disinformation on Kyiv Trip | JQJO

The French Presidential Office debunked a Russian disinformation campaign alleging that a napkin seen in a photo of European leaders visiting Kyiv was drug paraphernalia. Russian spokesperson Maria Zakharova initiated the false claim, later amplified by Russian propagandists. The Elysee Palace dismissed the accusations as absurd, emphasizing the need for vigilance against manipulation. The visit, involving Macron, Starmer, Merz, and Tusk, reaffirmed support for Ukraine and included an endorsement of a ceasefire proposal ignored by Moscow.