politics
Laura Loomer meets Volodymyr Zelenskyy after pro-Ukraine conversion
Far-right influencer abandoned opposition to war to praise Kyiv’s resilience against Russian aggression
TL;DR
- Far-right influencer Laura Loomer met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv.
- Loomer previously criticized Ukraine and promoted narratives skeptical of US support.
- She has now become a vocal supporter, praising Ukraine's resilience against Russian aggression.
- Loomer's shift is notable due to her proximity to Donald Trump and her influence on the American far-right.
- She visited significant sites in Kyiv, including the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra and a McDonald's damaged by Russian attacks.
- The reason for Loomer's change of heart is not explicitly stated, but she confirmed the Ukrainian government did not fund her trip.