France Debunks Russian Cocaine Conspiracy Theory Involving European Leaders

France dismisses Russian conspiracy theory about European leaders' alleged cocaine use on train to Ukraine. A video clip showing French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was used to fuel the false narrative. The French government issued a statement clarifying that a tissue seen in the video was simply for blowing one's nose, effectively debunking the unfounded claims. This incident underscores the rapid spread of disinformation and the importance of fact-checking in the digital age. The incident also highlights the ongoing tensions between Russia and the West, with Russia's foreign ministry actively promoting this false narrative.