Zelensky responds to deepfake video, calling for Russian forces to surrender

Ukraine’s president has responded to a Russian-created deepfake video of himself in which he falsely claims Ukrainians are surrendering.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has spoken out about the video, calling “childish Russian provocation”.

He said: “I can only urge Russian soldiers to lay down their arms and go back to their home”.

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