I think it’s plausible what you say. He was outspoken on that topic for many months.
Actually, it has been years. Here is a partial compilation of Charlie Kirk quotes from Grok:
“### Charlie Kirk's Views on Ukraine: Key Quotes
Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA and a prominent conservative voice, was a vocal critic of U.S. involvement in the Russia-Ukraine war. He often argued that the conflict was a “border dispute,” opposed American aid and arms shipments, and advocated for negotiations that could involve territorial concessions to Russia.
Kirk emphasized prioritizing U.S. domestic issues like border security over foreign entanglements, while expressing empathy for Ukrainian casualties but blaming Western leaders for prolonging the war. Below is a curated list of his most notable quotes, drawn from his X posts, interviews, and public statements, organized chronologically where possible.
February 2022 “The southern border matters a lot more than the Ukrainian border. In fact, I want every Republican leader who comes up on stage the next couple days to call what's happening on the southern border an invasion because two million people waltzed into our country last year.” Spoken at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), framing Ukraine as a distraction from U.S. immigration crises.
February 24, 2023 “Ukrainians are willing to fight this war indefinitely because America is willing to finance it indefinitely. More death. More of their country destroyed (that America will have to pay to rebuild) when peace could have been negotiated. American tax dollars hard at work.” X post criticizing endless U.S. funding as enabling prolonged conflict rather than resolution.
February 24, 2023 “Zelensky warns Americans who don't want to give more $ to Ukraine: ‘If they do not change their opinion, if they do not understand us, if they do not support Ukraine, they will lose NATO, they will lose the clout of the United States.’” Highlighting Zelenskyy’s plea for aid, using it to underscore perceived threats to U.S. interests.
February 28, 2023 “NEW—Zelensky warns the US what will happen if Ukraine loses: ‘The US will have to send their sons and daughters exactly the same way as we are sending our sons and daughters to war... because it's NATO that we're talking about, and they will be dying.’” Sharing Zelenskyy’s statement to argue against escalation toward direct U.S. involvement.
August 8, 2023 “Ukraine's counteroffensive was the worst-kept secret in the entire world... A total failure to breach even the first of many Russian defensive lines... Thousands of brave Ukrainians have had their lives thrown away so NeoCons in the DC Uniparty can brag about weakening Russia.” X post decrying the counteroffensive as a wasteful, hype-driven failure pushed by U.S. neoconservatives.
October 30, 2023 “A Ukrainian official just told Time Magazine that 18 months into the war, corruption is as bad as ever. ‘People are stealing like there's no tomorrow,’ and nobody fears accountability at all. Why are we paying for all this?” Citing a Time report to question U.S. aid amid allegations of Ukrainian corruption.
September 27, 2024 “This is a war that should have never happened... I learned a lot, but I think I haven't changed from the standpoint that we both want to see this end and we both want to see a fair deal made. It's got to be fair and I think that will happen.” Reflecting on a meeting with Zelenskyy, reiterating calls for a negotiated peace.
February 2025 “The East of Ukraine is historically the territory of Russia.” Pro-Russian narrative shared in Western media, suggesting territorial concessions.
February 28, 2025 “If we're not smart, it'll keep going, and we'll keep losing young, beautiful people that shouldn't be dying, and we don't want that.” On potential quick resolution under smarter leadership, emphasizing human cost.
March 18, 2025 “President Trump has concluded a 90 min phone call with Vladimir Putin where ‘many elements’ of a peace deal with Ukraine have been agreed to.” Reporting on diplomatic progress, optimistic about Trump's role in peace.
April 2025 “We should have empathy for the thousands of people dying everyday in the trenches... I have contempt for such people [virtue signalers with no solution] because they're virtue signaling and their lack of a solution means that kids don't have a father.” Quoting Elon Musk's criticism of endless aid, aligning with anti-escalation stance.
April 28, 2025 “If this doesn't stop, the Ukrainians aren't winning the war... If this thing goes on for another few years, we could have societies collapsing... It has to stop.” Sharing VP JD Vance's update on negotiations, warning of demographic and nuclear risks.
May 15, 2025 “President Trump says nothing is going to get solved in Ukraine until he and Putin sit down together: ‘Look, nothing's going to happen until Putin and I get together, okay?’ He's right.” Endorsing direct Trump-Putin talks as essential for resolution.
June 3, 2025 “The most important thing happening in the world right now isn't tariffs or the BBB. It's the quickly-escalating war between Ukraine and Russia... Pray for peace.” X post urging focus on de-escalation amid nuclear risks.
July 10, 2025 “The staggering amount of death in the Russia Ukraine war is difficult to fathom... Putin avoids drawing any troops from Moscow or St. Petersburg to keep the ruling elite passively supportive.” Highlighting asymmetric casualties and Putin's strategy, calling for swift end.
Undated (2022-2025) “I don't love the idea of sending arms to Ukraine.” From his radio show, expressing reluctance despite supporting Trump.
Undated (2022-2025) “Zelenskyy [is] a puppet of the CIA.” Describing Zelenskyy as controlled by U.S. intelligence, a recurring theme in his critiques.
From Grok, “Kirk's commentary consistently prioritized “America First” principles, viewing the war as a European issue that drained U.S. resources without clear benefits. His positions aligned with Trump-era isolationism, often amplifying pro-negotiation and anti-aid sentiments.”