Cocaine Conspiracy Theory Surrounding Macron, Starmer, and Merz's Ukraine Visit Debunked

Ukraine Visit Sparks False Cocaine Claims: Macron, Starmer, and Merz at the Center of Online Conspiracy Theories Kiev, Ukraine – A recent visit by French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Labour leader Keir Starmer, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to Ukraine has been embroiled in controversy after false claims surfaced online alleging the leaders were using cocaine during their journey. The accusations, fueled by a short video clip, quickly spread across social media. The clip shows the three leaders in a meeting, and some viewers interpreted a small object handled by President Macron as a bag of cocaine. However, a recent video analysis debunks these claims. The analysis suggests the object was a tissue. The author of the analysis states, "This is genuinely very silly." The video highlights the absurdity of the accusations against the backdrop of their visit to offer support for Ukraine's fight against Russia. The incident serves as a reminder of the rapid spread of misinformation online and the importance of critical thinking and fact-checking before sharing such information. The visit itself, a show of solidarity with Ukraine, was overshadowed by this false narrative. The leaders' focus was on supporting Ukraine in its war with Russia, a cause some might try to undermine. Their visit underscores the continued international support for Ukraine.