{"id":2503,"date":"2024-11-30T21:17:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-30T18:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/factcheck.lt\/?p=2503"},"modified":"2025-01-10T22:58:08","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T19:58:08","slug":"","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/factcheck.lt\/eng\/news\/food_manipulation\/","title":{"rendered":"Manipulating the facts: how European food security measures are being interpreted as preparation for war","raw":"Manipulating the facts: how European food security measures are being interpreted as preparation for war"},"content":{"rendered":"

On November 28, 2024, a report on the CTVBY channel gained over 1.5 million views:<\/p>\n

\nWhile CSTO allies are making every effort to maintain peace, extinguish hotspots on the map, and prevent new conflicts, European countries are preparing their citizens for war. According to American media, the EU is creating strategic grain reserves and food supply schemes for so-called unforeseen circumstances. And here, every country is improvising. For instance, Polish authorities are considering how to stockpile water. Meanwhile, Lithuanian supermarkets received a list of essential goods that must be kept in large quantities in their warehouses. Interestingly, in the event of communication problems, the stores are expected to operate 24\/7.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Our verdict based on the conducted analyses:<\/p>\n

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Verdict: Lack of Context<\/h2>\n

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  • Important information and details necessary to understand the facts were omitted.<\/li>\n
  • The facts or figures are correct but are generalized or presented out of context, leading to misunderstandings and false conclusions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n


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