Ron DeSantis Shifts Stance on Russia-Ukraine Conflict, Raising Questions About US Involvement

This week, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis shifted his stance on the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, raising questions about the United States’ involvement in the conflict. This shift comes as DeSantis is being considered as a potential presidential candidate.

DeSantis has previously been an advocate of a hardline, hawkish approach to Russia by supporting Ukraine. As a conservative congressman, DeSantis urged sending “defensive and offensive” weapons to Ukraine in 2014 and 2015 and even voted to refuse to fund a new missile defense treaty with Russia until they withdrew from Ukraine.

However, this week DeSantis questioned the United States’ involvement in the conflict, raising concerns about his stance on the issue. This shift in position has been met with criticism from former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, who said Sunday that the United States has to do “everything we can to convince” Russian President Vladimir Putin that he is wrong in his belief that he will be victorious in his war with Ukraine.

Rice believes that Putin is engaging in terrorist activities against the Ukrainian population in order to wear them down. She believes that the United States must take a stand against Putin’s aggression in order to prevent further conflict in the region.

It remains to be seen whether DeSantis will continue to shift his stance on the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. His position on the issue could have a major impact on his potential presidential candidacy.