Controversial Dating Coach Turned Pro-Russian Propagandist Arrested in Ukraine, Draws Attention from Carlson and Musk
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Gonzalo Lira is a Chilean-American "red pill" dating coach turned pro-Russian propagandist arrested in Ukraine in May 2022.
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Tucker Carlson and Elon Musk have rallied behind Lira, claiming his detention is unfair. The Ukrainian government says he spread propaganda justifying Russia's invasion.
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Lira shifted to commenting on the Russia-Ukraine war in February, often promoting Kremlin propaganda on platforms like YouTube and Telegram.
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Ukraine's security service arrested Lira for justifying Russian aggression and committing other crimes, though he alleges torture. His trial began in December.
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Both Carlson and Musk have promoted questionable claims about Lira's detention to criticize Ukraine and its leader Zelenskyy. The US government has mostly stayed quiet.