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This is an important and necessary interview. It records a public break with Russian narratives and propaganda by part of the MAGA movement. President Trump has already personally shared the first fragments of the conversation on Truth Social with the caption "Very good!!!"

We are seeing a shift in rhetoric regarding Russian aggression: Loomer harshly criticizes Putin and Russia, calling him a hypocrite when he pretends to be a "savior of Christianity."

Laura Loomer has an audience of about 2 million followers here on X (Twitter). She came to Ukraine and is under threat of Russian attacks. Her conversation with President Zelenskyy, free of "forbidden topics" and censorship, allows the truth about the war to be delivered directly to the most radical and skeptical wing of American conservatives.

And I am grateful for this interview. It helps Ukraine. It helps stop the war.

An important indicator is the attacks by Russian bots and propagandists. They really don't like this.

Current state of the Wildberries logistics centers. Among the top 20 we have the following numbers:

Red: 4 totally destroyed hubs
- Elektrostal
- Krasnodar
- Nevinnomyssk
- Shushary (new)

Yellow: 3 damaged hubs
- Koledino
- Kotovsk
- Voronezh (new)

Green: 13 yet intact

Russian Armored Assaults (0:00 - 5:39):

Russia recently attempted a large-scale armored breakthrough in the Dopilia direction, which failed significantly (1:34-2:17). Ukrainian forces, specifically the Phoenix unit, destroyed numerous tanks and vehicles using drone warfare.
The presenter notes the lack of modern protection on many Russian tanks, contrasting them with claims from Russia regarding the successful capture of the city Blitzky (0:55-1:09, 4:37-4:54).
Economic Pressure through Drone Strikes (7:40 - 9:59):

A series of strikes on Wildberries warehouses in Russia has persisted for days, impacting the company's storage capacity and placing pressure on the local economy.
These drone attacks reflect an ongoing strategy by Ukraine to stretch Russian air defenses and damage infrastructure that fuels the war effort.
Deadly Strike on Defense Expo (10:00 - 12:16):

A Russian ballistic missile strike hit a Ukrainian defense expo in the Kyiv region, resulting in at least 10 deaths and over 100 injuries.
The event, which focused on unmanned aerial vehicle demonstrations, appears to have been a high-value target, leading to investigations into potential security leaks regarding the location.

Drone Strike Campaign: Ukraine has launched a strategic campaign using long-range drones to target Wildberries distribution centers across Russia (0:19-5:00). These centers are identified as legitimate military targets due to their role in shipping military supplies. The strikes are causing significant economic disruption for Russian e-commerce vendors and the public (6:37-13:48).
Maritime Losses: The Ukrainian unmanned systems forces continue to successfully strike Russian vessels in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov, with over 190 ships reported damaged or destroyed (15:18-17:06).
Crimea and Infrastructure: Operations to disable power infrastructure on the Crimean Peninsula are ongoing, with over 130 substations neutralized (17:26-18:09). Additionally, Ukraine continues to target railway bridges and oil refineries to hinder Russian logistics (18:10-19:21).
Political and Leadership Changes:

Military Command: President Zelensky has replaced General Syrskyi with General Mykhailo Drapatyi as the commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian armed forces (28:18-29:47). This transition follows internal political tension regarding the dismissal of Defense Minister Fedorov (31:07-32:13).
International and Media Perspectives:

Laura Loomer’s Visit: The video covers the controversial visit of MAGA influencer Laura Loomer to Kyiv, including her interview with President Zelensky (36:50-38:35). Jake Broe expresses skepticism regarding her motives and highlights the disconnect between Trump's rhetoric and tangible actions regarding Ukraine aid (38:53-45:32).
Reflections:

The video concludes with a moving look at the growing memorial of flags at Maidan Square, honoring the Ukrainian defenders who have lost their lives in the conflict (47:18-47:54).