Fact Check: Fake France 24 Video Spreads Misinformation on Ukraine Monument Law

A viral video falsely claiming to be from France 24 has been circulating on social media, alleging that Ukraine is building a monument exclusively to honor members of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA). This report is completely fabricated. France 24 has confirmed they never produced such a video, and the actual Ukrainian legislation is far broader in scope.

What Does the Fake Video Claim?

The video, shared on X by the account @DangerousThinkg on July 8, 2026, shows a France 24 logo and an English-language narrator claiming that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy approved a decree to build a memorial complex for UPA fighters in the Volyn region. The Volyn region is historically the