This article discusses a recent deepfake video that falsely claimed Olena Zelenska, wife of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, purchased a luxury Bugatti car during a visit to Paris. Key points include:

1. The video, which gained millions of views on social media, was identified as a likely part of a Russian-linked disinformation campaign.
2. Bugatti officially denied the claims and stated they were victims of criminal offenses, filing a legal complaint against the misinformation.
3. AI analysis indicated high certainty of facial manipulations in the video.
4. The video originated from a suspicious French-language website called “Verite Cachee France,” which appears to use AI-generated content.
5. Experts suggest this is part of a larger Russian narrative laundering campaign aimed at undermining Ukraine and eroding European support for the country.
6. The disinformation network uses a combination of AI-generated content, fake news websites, and social media amplification to spread pro-Russian propaganda.
7. This campaign is similar to previous efforts that spread false stories about Ukrainian officials, including a debunked claim about Olena Zelenska buying expensive jewelry.

The article highlights the growing concern over sophisticated disinformation campaigns using AI technology to create and spread false narratives for political purposes. 

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