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Vladimir Putin
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UK Government gave £2m to US oil firm exporting to Russia
A multinational based in Montrose, criticised for exporting goods to Russia after the invasion of Ukraine, received a £2.1m grant from the government.
Claim that Russia funded fracking opposition is Unsupported
Ferret Fact Service looks into a claim about Russia's involvement in funding some of the opposition to fracking.
Pro-Russian propaganda spreading in Scots anti-vaccine groups
The Glasgow branch of the White Rose, which organises through the Telegram messaging app, has shared footage from RT, which has been blocked from broadcasting in the UK and EU.
FFS explains: How is the UK helping Ukrainian refugees?
Ferret Fact Service looks at what the UK Government is doing to help those fleeing the conflict in Ukraine.
Claim Ruth Davidson took £20,000 Russian donation is Mostly False
Ferret Fact Service looks into claims of Russian funding to former Scottish Conservatives leader Ruth Davidson.
MSPs call on social media firms to crack down on coronavirus misinfo
Dozens of Scottish Covid-19 Facebook groups have been formed in recent weeks, with some being used to promote false information about the pandemic.
Sputnik rebuffed by Scottish journalism schools
The Russian media group was unsuccessful in attempts to build relationships with universities in Scotland.
Claim that Salmond show is on ‘Russian propaganda channel’ is Mostly True
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim about Alex Salmond's new TV show on controversial network RT.
