Responding to the rumours, the French presidency said it was a coordinated disinformation campaign, intended to break European unity.

A viral video sparked claims that French President Emmanuel Macron hid a cocaine pouch during the Ukraine visit. The French media debunked the rumour, calling it an "absurd conspiracy" and confirming the object was just a handkerchief.

A viral video falsely suggesting Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer, and Friedrich Merz were using cocaine after their Kyiv visit has been debunked by French authorities, calling it a disinformation attempt. 🌎 Emmanuel Macron ‘Cocaine’ Video Row: France Fact-Checks Viral ‘Cocaine’ Claim Against French President, UK PM Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.