Mamdani-backed House hopeful Darializa Avila Chevalier echoed Putin by blaming ‘bullying’ US for Russian invasion of Ukraine
Darializa Avila Chevalier, a congressional hopeful backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, has faced criticism for her comments blaming the US for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Her remarks echoed Russian President Vladimir Putin's narrative, suggesting that the US has been 'bullying' Russia since the Cold War. Despite the backlash, Mamdani continues to support Chevalier as she campaigns for a primary election in June.
- ▪Darializa Avila Chevalier made controversial comments blaming the US for Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- ▪Her statements mirrored talking points used by Vladimir Putin regarding US-Russia relations.
- ▪Chevalier has been endorsed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani despite her history of offensive social media posts.
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Metro Mamdani-backed House hopeful Darializa Avila Chevalier echoed Putin by blaming ‘bullying’ US for Russian invasion of Ukraine By Craig McCarthy and Anna Young Published June 5, 2026, 10:43 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Far-left congressional hopeful Darializa Avila Chevalier – already under fire over a slew of unhinged social media rants – castigated the US over Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine in a since-deleted post in which she echoed Moscow’s line. Chevalier, endorsed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani against incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat, made the eyebrow-raising claim on Feb. 23, 2022, as Russian forces stormed into Ukraine and missiles bombarded Kyiv and other cities.
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