The claim
A graffiti purporting to show the removal of a Ukrainian flag from a house wall in Munich has been spread as genuine.
Our conclusion
After detailed examination, it turned out that this graffiti never existed and that the wall has been a solid light gray for years.
The image was shared on social media as real: “An unknown artist in Germany has aptly captured the mood of European society.”
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However, a thorough check revealed that it was a fake.
Location of graffiti verified
A dpa reporter visited the alleged address in Munich Berg am Laim and confirmed that no trace of the graffiti could be found.
Although the house number and street exactly matched the picture shared online, the wall was blank and a solid light gray. A resident also confirmed that there had never been such graffiti in this area and that the wall had not been painted over for years.
Origin of the counterfeit
The X/Twitter post includes a link to a Russian-language Telegram channel . One author is cited here: (c) Lev Shcharansky.
This is a satirical fictional character known for parodying Soviet dissidents and spreading absurd messages.
This suggests that the image could be part of a targeted disinformation campaign aimed at undermining European support for Ukraine.
Solidarity with Ukraine
The graffiti turned out to be fake. The opinion stated here that support for Ukraine in Europe would decline is also wrong. A recent Eurobarometer survey shows overwhelming solidarity among EU citizens with Ukraine: 26,514 EU citizens surveyed affirmed their solidarity with Ukraine, contradicting the claims of the fake graffiti.
Conclusion
The careful examination of an alleged graffiti in Munich not only uncovered a targeted forgery, but also underscored the need for strong media literacy in the digital world.
There remains a clear call to critically question information and to advocate for well-founded media education.
Source: DPA
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