from 2015 claims to show america running facilities in ukraine and georgia that cause deadly outbreaks of disease and killed local livestock. >> this story is false and it doesn't stop it from continuing to circulate. it's a key part of russia's disinformation campaign justifying the claims of ukraine. the claims were debunked when in 2020 the united states issued a statement to, quote, set the record straight. their facilities are for vaccine development and to report about outbreaks before they cause security or stability threats. this week the story was back. >> translator: we are confirming a fact unveiled that indicates an emememeen cleanup of military biological programs by the kyiv regime. they were carried out by kyiv and financed by the united states of america. >> reporter: multiple times they