The claim
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was killed in a Russian airstrike.
Original review summary
The review found no credible evidence that Zelenskyy was killed and says official communications and public appearances showed he continued performing his presidential duties. It also found that the viral video showed explosions in Tianjin, China, on August 12, 2015, rather than an attack in Ukraine.[S1]
Additional context
The review cites a presidential address published on June 24, 2026, and Reuters reporting on Zelenskyy’s public activities on June 20 and June 25, 2026. [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka original review
Original review · Retrieved October 15, 2026