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Pro-Russia groups are spreading doctored video clips depicting Zelenskyy as a cocaine user
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4.27.22
Two doctored videos depicting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a cocaine user have been circulating on pro-Russia Telegram channels and social media groups. The first video appears to show powdered cocaine and a credit card on Zelenskyy's desk while he speaks to billionaire Elon Musk over a video call. The original clip was shared on Zelenskyy's Instagram page on March 6 and clearly shows that the space on the Ukrainian leader's desk was empty during his call with Musk. Another doctored video being circulated involves clips from a January 2019 interview with Zelenskyy conducted by the Ukrainian Pravda news outlet. "How do you feel about cocaine?" read the English subtitles on the doctored clip. However, according to The Associated Press, the clips in the viral video were cut and reassembled out of context. In reality, Zelenskyy denied taking cocaine in the video interview and instead spoke about his morning exercise routine and love of coffee. "Great! Great! No, I'm sitting on something white, but it is a chair. It's not cocaine. I don't use drugs," Zelenskyy said when asked if he was taking drugs, according to a translation by the outlet. "I breathe coffee, because I am very addicted to coffee. I really like coffee, it's true," the Ukrainian leader had said, per AP.
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