Anastasia Ivleeva, a Russian TV personality and blogger, recently made headlines for her visit to parts of occupied Ukraine. In an interview with popular Russian YouTuber Luka Yebkov, Ivleeva revealed that she had traveled to the Donbas region and the occupied city of Mariupol. She emphasized that she did not publicize her visit and wanted to go on her own without media attention. This trip comes after Ivleeva was fined by a Moscow court for discrediting the Russian military in an Instagram post, where she called for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine to end the war.
In the interview, Ivleeva acknowledged the criticism she received for her previous post, stating that it was irrelevant because she lacked historical analysis, understanding, or knowledge to make an informed decision. She also distanced herself from the political views of the late Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, saying that they were never close to her. Ivleeva admitted that there was a period where she did not have a clearly formed opinion and may have been influenced by popular trends, although she did not openly support Navalny, she suggested she may have been sympathetic to some of his ideas.
Despite her past controversies, Ivleeva announced in March that she planned to vote for President Vladimir Putin in the presidential election. This statement, along with her reported trip to occupied Ukraine, has sparked discussions and debates among her followers and the public. Ivleeva’s political views and actions have been closely scrutinized, especially in the current political climate surrounding the conflict in Ukraine.
Ivleeva’s visit to occupied Ukraine and her political statements come on the heels of public backlash against a “nearly naked” party she organized in Moscow in late December. The star-studded event faced criticism, and Ivleeva, along with other celebrities who attended, issued on-camera apologies. They have also been pressured to support the Russian government’s “special military operation” in Ukraine. This situation has further fueled the ongoing debate surrounding Ivleeva’s choices and actions, with many questioning her intentions and beliefs.
As a prominent figure in Russian media, Ivleeva’s every move is under scrutiny, with her followers closely following her statements and decisions. Her trip to occupied Ukraine, along with her political views and voting intentions, have stirred up controversy and divided opinions among the public. While she has faced criticism and backlash for various incidents, Ivleeva continues to be a polarizing figure in Russian society, with her actions and statements sparking debates and discussions on social media and other platforms. Whether she will continue to play a role in shaping public opinion and political discourse remains to be seen.
