Ukraine's first lady accused of false luxury purchase by propaganda

In recent days, the media have circulated information about the alleged controversial purchases of Olena Zelenska. The wife of the President of Ukraine was said to have acquired a brand new Bugatti Tourbillon for CAD 4.8 million. Representatives from the brand itself have addressed the matter.

The rumours result from actions by Russian media, spreading 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 by the Ukrainian Centre for Countering Disinformation (CPD) and the French representation of Bugatti. The Paris dealer emphasized that they had 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 as well - The Tourbillon debuted on June 20, 2024, and orders will not start before 2025.