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Why Ukraine welcomed US far-right influencer Laura Loomer

Laura Loomer, a Trump ally and MAGA influencer, visited Ukraine, toured war damage and later said she had fallen for some 'Russian propaganda' before apologising to President Zelensky.

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Vibrant anti-war protest scene with Ukraine flags and banners during snowy winter day.

Laura Loomer, a Trump ally and MAGA influencer, visited Ukraine and was given extensive access to the destruction caused by the war. For years, Loomer had been a prominent critic of US assistance to Ukraine, at times labelling the country a

"Nazi state"
.

After the visit, she said 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.

This article was sourced from bbc

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