Why is Ukraine rolling out the red carpet for a US far-right influencer?
US far-right influencer Laura Loomer, a vocal critic of Ukraine, recently visited the country and apologized to President Zelensky for previously spreading Russian propaganda. The visit raises questions about how Ukraine is leveraging fringe political figures to influence US policy.
Why it matters
This highlights the complex intersection of social media influence, international diplomacy, and the ongoing effort to maintain US political support for Ukraine.
Why is Ukraine rolling out the red carpet for a US far-right influencer? Close Laura Loomer, a Trump ally and MAGA influencer, made a visit to Ukraine where she was granted extensive access to the destruction caused by the war. For years, Loomer has been a prominent critic of US assistance to Ukraine, at times labelling the country a "Nazi state". However, after visiting Ukraine, she says that she had fallen for some "Russian propaganda" and offered an apology to President Zelensky. The BBC's Paul Adams examines how Laura Loomer's stance on the war in Ukraine has shifted and how President Zelensky could use Loomer's influence inside the White House to his advantage.
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