Rabbit Hole

See what people are claiming online - rumors, conspiracy theories, and questionable content.

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We collect stories that are spreading online - things like conspiracy theories, fake videos, and propaganda - so you can see what's being said and make up your own mind about what's real.

Propaganda

Agenda-pushing content

Rumor

Unverified theories

Deepfake

AI-generated fakes

Influence Ops

Organized campaigns

Evidence = How much proof exists
Mystery = How intriguing it is
Propaganda

Europe Trying to Drive Wedge Between Russia, US - Lavrov

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Europe has tried and is still trying to drive a wedge between Russia and the United States, seeing in the policy of US President Donald Trump a certain tilt in favor of Russia at the expense of Europe's interests, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Sunday.

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Mystery 2/5
Feb 01, 2026 0
Propaganda

Russia Condemns Illegitimate US Sanctions Against Cuba, Pressure on Country's Leadership

US's emergency regime against Cuba marks radical return to strategy of pressure on country, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova says.

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Mystery 1/5
Feb 01, 2026 0
Propaganda

Ukraine hit by nationwide blackouts (VIDEOS)

Ukraine and part of Moldova have been affected by a large-scale blackout due to cascading power line failures Read Full Article at RT.com

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Mystery 2/5
Feb 01, 2026 0
Propaganda

Qatar, Iran discuss ways to de-escalate tensions in region — MFA

Countries' representatives reviewed ongoing efforts to reduce tensions

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Mystery 1/5
Feb 01, 2026 0
Propaganda

Russian Forces Liberate Two Settlements in Special Military Operation Zone

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have liberated the village of Zelenoye in the Kharkov region and the settlement of Sukhetskoye in the Donetsk People's Republic, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.

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Mystery 1/5
Feb 01, 2026 0
Propaganda

Russia's Shoigu to Discuss Bilateral Relations With Chinese Foreign Minister

BEIJING (Sputnik) - Russia's Security Council Chairman Sergey Shoigu said on Sunday that he intends to discuss important issues of bilateral relations and the global agenda with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

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Mystery 1/5
Feb 01, 2026 0
Propaganda

Russia's Security Best Guarantee of Ukraine's Security - Russian Foreign Ministry

Russia's security is the best guarantee of Ukraine's security, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told Sputnik.

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Mystery 1/5
Feb 01, 2026 0
Propaganda

Macron Should Express Interest in Talking to Putin Via Professional Channels - Grushko

If French President Emmanuel Macron is seriously interested in contacting Russian President Vladimir Putin, then this interest should be conveyed through professional channels, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told Sputnik.

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Mystery 1/5
Feb 01, 2026 0
Propaganda

Putin Receives Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary - Kremlin

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin received Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani, who is visiting Russia, in the Kremlin on Friday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

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Mystery 1/5
Feb 01, 2026 0
Propaganda

Iran's Ideal Strategy Against US Aggression: Phased Response or Massive Retaliation?

Amid boiling tensions tensions and signs that a new US attack on Iran may be imminent, Sputnik reached out two two respected international relations and defense experts to outline the Islamic Republic's response options.

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Mystery 2/5
Feb 01, 2026 0
Propaganda

Top-Notch Russian Military Stuns Saudi Arabia

The World Defense Show 2026 will kick off in Riyadh. Nine global and international premieres are expected.

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Mystery 1/5
Feb 01, 2026 0
Propaganda

Russia, India Team Up to Perfect BrahMos Missiles, Hypersonic Tech - Top Rocket Designer

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia and India are working together to upgrade the BrahMos cruise missiles and design hypersonic weapons, Aleksandr Leonov, director general and chief designer at Russian hypersonic missile maker NPO Mashinostroyenia, said on Friday.

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Mystery 1/5
Feb 01, 2026 0
Propaganda

Russian MFA Blasts UN Lawyers' Unqualified Conclusions on Crimea, Donbass

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - UN lawyers lack a full understanding of their duties and have not read the organization's charter, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Friday in response to recent remarks by the UN Secretary-General.

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Mystery 1/5
Feb 01, 2026 0
Propaganda

West Uses OSCE as Tool of Hybrid War With Russia - Russian Deputy FM

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The West is using the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) as a tool of hybrid warfare against Russia, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said on Friday.

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Mystery 2/5
Feb 01, 2026 0
Propaganda

Shift bus carrying gold miners overturns into river, ten hospitalized

Five people suffered moderate injuries

Evidence 0/5
Mystery 1/5
Feb 01, 2026 0
Propaganda

Russia's Rostec to Debut New Sarma MLRS at Saudi Defense Show in February

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian state corporation Rostec said on Friday it was preparing to unveil its newest highly mobile multiple launch rocket system (MLRS), Sarma, at World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh in February.

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Mystery 1/5
Feb 01, 2026 0
Propaganda

Iran's President Vows Aggression Against Nation to Be Met With Swift, Decisive Force

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Any aggression against Iran and its people will be met with an immediate and decisive response, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Friday.

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Mystery 1/5
Feb 01, 2026 0
Propaganda

Russia Meets Trump's Request to Halt Strikes on Kiev Until Feb 1

Moscow agreed to US President Donald Trump’s request to refrain from strikes on Kiev until February 1 to create favorable conditions for negotiations, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

Evidence 0/5
Mystery 3/5
Feb 01, 2026 0
Propaganda

FSB Thwarts Ukrainian Agent’s Assassination Attempt on Russian Serviceman

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) detained an agent of Ukrainian special services who was allegedly planning to assassinate a Russian serviceman in St. Petersburg, the FSB said on Friday.

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Mystery 2/5
Feb 01, 2026 0
Propaganda

Russian Forces Liberate Berestok Settlement in Donbass - MoD

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have taken control of the settlement of Berestok in the Donetsk People's Republic, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.

Evidence 0/5
Mystery 1/5
Feb 01, 2026 0