Maga influencer Laura Loomer reverses course on Ukraine after Kyiv visit

Key Points:

• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet former US President Donald Trump in Washington next week, coinciding with the progression of a new Russian sanctions bill through Congress.
• The meeting was revealed during an interview with rightwing US influencer Laura Loomer, who recently shifted from minimizing Russia's invasion of Ukraine to expressing strong support for Ukraine and condemning Russian aggression.
• Zelenskyy described an improved relationship with Trump, citing a "historic moment" during their brief Vatican meeting in April 2025 that changed their relations significantly.
• Loomer's visit to Ukraine, including meetings with Zelenskyy and the chief rabbi of Ukraine, marks a public break from previous pro-Russian narratives within parts of the US conservative movement, signaling a shift in rhetoric toward supporting Ukraine.
• Despite ongoing Russian missile attacks causing civilian casualties in Ukraine, Loomer advocated for continued and intensified US sanctions on Russia, highlighting Russia's alliance with Iran and its role in funding attacks against US soldiers.