Laura Loomer apologizes for minimizing impact of war in Ukraine

(NewsNation) — Just two days after Russia’s deadly attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, conservative activist Laura Loomer is apologizing for her previous comments about the country’s status in the four-plus-year war.

Loomer posted on social media that her thoughts on the conflict shifted after experiencing an air raid and sirens blaring during a visit to Ukraine.

“This is everyday for every Ukrainian,” she wrote in part on social platform X. “I feel like such an a–hole for minimizing the struggle of Ukrainians for the last 5 years. I often said I don’t care. Looking back, that wasn’t very nice of me to say.”

Russia has in recent weeks stepped up its use of ballistic missiles as it seeks to choke off Ukrainian strikes........

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