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Macron's Intel Aid to Ukraine Fuels False Rumors

1/21/2026

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On January 15, 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron announced France would provide two-thirds of Ukraine's intelligence.
The announcement sparked a rumor that Ukraine supplied false intelligence to the United States, which was leaked to Russia.
Vincent Crouzet's remarks on LCI were misinterpreted as accusing Ukraine of misleading the United States, though he clarified that he did not.
The claim lacks credible evidence and circulates widely on social media.

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On January 15, 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron announced France would provide two-thirds of Ukraine's intelligence.
The announcement sparked a rumor that Ukraine supplied false intelligence to the United States, which was leaked to Russia.
Vincent Crouzet's remarks on LCI were misinterpreted as accusing Ukraine of misleading the United States, though he clarified that he did not.
The claim lacks credible evidence and circulates widely on social media.