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Fact check: Secretary Hegseth News Conference
Pete Hegseth · November 10, 2026 · 5 min
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- TRUEat 40:37
“there are gas lines right now as we speak in Russia”
What the data shows: As of November 9, 2026, gas lines are forming at stations across multiple Russian regions following Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries. Energy Minister Tsivilyov confirmed long lines continue to form; at least 12 regions report hours-long queues with purchase limits reimposed.
- MOSTLY TRUEat 41:24
“20% of their territory is occupied”
What the data shows: Russia occupies approximately 20% of Georgia's territory (South Ossetia and Abkhazia), per US State Department and international assessments as of 2024.
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