Fake news scandal: Olena Zelenska's luxury car purchase debunked
In recent days, the media has circulated information about Olena Zelenska's alleged controversial purchases. The wife of Ukraine's president was rumored to have acquired a brand new Bugatti Tourbillon for $4.8 million. Representatives from the brand have addressed the matter.
12:24 PM EDT, July 4, 2024
These rumors stem from actions by Russian media, which spread propaganda and disinformation. The news about the alleged purchases made by the First Lady of Ukraine appeared on the French-language site "Verite Cachee France." The problem is that this site has only existed for a few days, and the content posted there clearly shows signs of being "fake news."
The matter was immediately refuted not only by the Ukrainian Center for Countering Disinformation (CPD) but also by the French representation of Bugatti. The Paris dealer emphasized that they never sold a Tourbillon model to Olena Zelenska and condemned the Russian propaganda.
It is worth mentioning that both the transaction and the private showcase for the First Lady could not have taken place for another reason - the Tourbillon debuted on June 20, 2024, and orders will not start before 2025.
