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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his wife Olena Zelenska carry candles to honour the victims of the Russian occupation at a memorial in Bucha, 31 March, 2025

Video. Fake news campaign falsely claims Olena Zelenska tried to flee Ukraine

Updated: 15/04/2025 - 9:07 GMT+2

A video that fraudulently uses the BBC logo has been used to spread the allegation online.

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