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Debunking claims that Poland’s army will create ‘special’ LGBT units

By France24
04 February 2023   |   5:08 pm
Russian social media channels and media are sharing a doctored video that alleges Poland will form army units of "non-traditional orientation". We disprove these claims in this edition of Truth or Fake.

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