Laura Loomer, a prominent ally of US President Donald Trump known for her inflammatory social media posts, met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday. The meeting marks a significant shift in Loomer's position on Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
For years, Loomer had downplayed the war and repeated Russian propaganda to her nearly 2 million followers. But this week, she changed her stance. During her visit, she experienced an air raid in Ukraine for the first time. Loomer also claimed that Russia is helping Iran kill US soldiers.
The meeting could have political repercussions in Washington, as Loomer is a vocal supporter of Trump. Her turnaround on the war comes amid ongoing debates in the US about aid to Ukraine.
Details of the discussion between Loomer and Zelensky were not disclosed. The Ukrainian president has been meeting with various international figures to maintain support for his country's defense against Russian aggression.