Sorry, Media Nerds, The War In Ukraine Is Literally A ‘Territorial Dispute’

I am sorry to have you consider the words of Jennifer Rubin or David French. However, these two are prominent journalists that shape our national dialogue.

“DeSantis actually called Russia’s grotesque, aggressive invasion of a sovereign country a ‘territorial dispute.’ … Astonishing. Dangerous.”—FrenchColumnist for the New York Times

“[DeSantis] has decided that if you can’t beat the pro-Putin wing of the Republican Party, then join them. He declared that Russia’s brutal and unjustified war of aggression against a sovereign Ukraine is actually ‘a territorial dispute between Ukraine and Russia…'”—RubinWashington Post columnist

The “territorial dispute” Quote is from Republican Florida Governor. Ron DeSantis recently released a statement on the ongoing war in Ukraine, which our elected leaders in Washington often refer to as “Our Last Great Hope.”) What he said more fully is that “becoming further entangled in a territorial dispute between Ukraine and Russia” It is not a “vital interest” To the United States

This is a common view among all those who believe that America should not be involved in yet another war abroad without a clear and significant strategic benefit. It’s not as if we have urgent problems here! French, Rubin, as well as the rest of national media, really dislike this view. It’s “pro-Putin”! It’s “astonishing” “dangerous”!

DeSantis should repeat it again for the people at the back. The war is essentially a territorial dispute. Russian leadership claims Ukraine, and Kremlin settlement offers are almost exclusively based on territory concessions (with some details relating to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization).

“I believe that Russians and Ukrainians are one people … one nation, in fact,” Russian President Vladimir Putin declared in 2019. Some parts of Ukraine even allow for it. Ukrainians You can claim this. “Many In Eastern Ukraine Want To Join Russia,” Read a NPR headline here 2017.

The Washington Post reported last year that at least 15% Ukrainians living in the Donbas region wanted what they saw. Join Russia. Perhaps this is due to Russia and Ukraine being part of one nation for more than 50 years.

It’s true, it’s not very attractive for media nerds who like to see the war as a Marvel movie in which a villainous villain is defeated by a united and freedom-loving Justice League. But that’s not the case.

It is a matter of democracy!

*Cue Max Boot solemnly removing his little hat in reverence.*

The truth is that it doesn’t take much for speakers to share their feelings about Ukraine and hate for Putin. It’s not as romantic as Rubin, French and co. It’s not what you want it to.