# Pro-Kremlin deepfakes put surrender rhetoric in the mouths of Ukrainian lawmakers

> Source: <https://the-decoder.com/pro-kremlin-deepfakes-put-surrender-rhetoric-in-the-mouths-of-ukrainian-lawmakers/>
> Published: 2026-08-26 12:36:24+00:00

Pro-Kremlin Telegram channels are spreading AI-generated deepfake videos of two Ukrainian lawmakers who appear to call for peace talks. The clips racked up 130,000 views in two weeks, according to NewsGuard. Even when debunked, these fakes serve their purpose: they erode trust in public information.

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