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Ukraine war: Florida's Ron DeSantis invited to visit after 'territorial dispute' remarks
BBC ^ | March 15, 2023 | Paulin Kola

Posted on 03/15/2023 6:23:36 AM PDT by McGruff

Ukraine has invited Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to visit, after the Republican dismissed the Russian invasion as a "territorial dispute".

Ukraine's foreign ministry spokesman Oleg Nikolenko criticised Mr DeSantis's comments and tweeted his invitation to the Republican governor on Tuesday.

"We are sure that as a former military officer deployed to a combat zone, Governor Ron DeSantis knows the difference between a 'dispute' and war," Mr Nikolenko said.

"We invite him to visit Ukraine to get a deeper understanding of Russia's full-scale invasion and the threats it poses to US interests."

(Excerpt) Read more at bbc.com ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: desantis; fl; florida; rondesantis; russiansuicide; sergeilavrov; ukraine
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1 posted on 03/15/2023 6:23:36 AM PDT by McGruff
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“While the US has many vital national interests - securing our borders, addressing the crisis of readiness within our military, achieving energy security and independence, and checking the economic, cultural, and military power of the Chinese Communist Party - becoming further entangled in a territorial dispute between Ukraine and Russia is not one of them.” - Governor DeSantis.


2 posted on 03/15/2023 6:24:30 AM PDT by McGruff (Don't underestimate Joe's ability to f*** things up - Barack Obama)
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To: McGruff

[Just out from Moon of Alabama]
New Bakhmut Report: High Casualties - Low Morale - Russian Tactics
Last week I explained why Bakhmut is falling. The piece included long excerpts from a piece published by Kyiv Independent. The reporter had talked with soldiers who had been at the Bakhmut front. Their description of the situation there was devastating.

Now a different reporter for Kyiv Independent has a somewhat similar report:
[rest at MoA link]
https://www.moonofalabama.org/2023/03/new-bakhmut-report-high-casualties-low-morale-russian-tactics.html


3 posted on 03/15/2023 6:25:41 AM PDT by Travis McGee (EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
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To: McGruff

These eff’n morons quibble over the words ‘dispute’ and ‘war’ and our eff’n moron send them money and arms without any accountability. DeSantis and Trump are correct on this issue.


4 posted on 03/15/2023 6:26:35 AM PDT by ConservativeInPA ("How did you go bankrupt?" Bill asked. "Two ways," Mike said. "Gradually and then suddenly." )
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To: McGruff

Ukraine borders have been fluid for a long time.


5 posted on 03/15/2023 6:26:47 AM PDT by alternatives?
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To: ConservativeInPA

+1


6 posted on 03/15/2023 6:29:10 AM PDT by MotorCityBuck (lol Keep the change, you filthy animal! )
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To: everyone

7 posted on 03/15/2023 6:30:09 AM PDT by McGruff (Don't underestimate Joe's ability to f*** things up - Barack Obama)
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To: McGruff
We'll see if Governor DeSantis goes to kiss the ring of the Piano Puppet.

"Kneel before Vlod!!


8 posted on 03/15/2023 6:30:18 AM PDT by kiryandil (China Joe and Paycheck Hunter - the Chink in America's defenses)
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To: McGruff

Because its better to ask “what’s your price” in person.


9 posted on 03/15/2023 6:33:10 AM PDT by Tench_Coxe
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To: McGruff

If he does not prioritize the war why would he want to go there? We can watch the US flush money down the toilet right here in the USA.


10 posted on 03/15/2023 6:42:32 AM PDT by MrRelevant
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To: McGruff

Is it just me, or does anyone else think it’s bizarre that these alleged “dignitaries” visit a war zone (or are asked to visit) like it’s some sort of vacation spot?


11 posted on 03/15/2023 6:45:55 AM PDT by Common Sense 101
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To: McGruff
Ukraine war: Florida's Ron DeSantis invited to visit after 'territorial dispute' remarks

There is nothing in Ukraine worth even an answer from DeSantis.

12 posted on 03/15/2023 6:48:01 AM PDT by Navy Patriot (Celebrate Decivilization)
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To: McGruff

DeSanctus is correct.

Europe should handle this. And pay for it. And die for it if the want to expand the war.


13 posted on 03/15/2023 6:51:12 AM PDT by aMorePerfectUnion (Fraud vitiates everything. )
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To: McGruff

Our Deep State Globalist Masters obviously don’t support the war in Ukraine and have ordered their puppet DeSantis to speak out against the war.


14 posted on 03/15/2023 6:52:47 AM PDT by Roadrunner383
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To: aMorePerfectUnion

Nazi invasion of Poland: “A territorial dispute”.

What you say is true that Europe needs to help A LOT more, but it was a stupid thing for DeSantis to say.


15 posted on 03/15/2023 6:55:52 AM PDT by The Antiyuppie (When small men cast long shadows, then it is very late in the day.)
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To: The Antiyuppie

—> What you say is true that Europe needs to help A LOT more,

Yes they do. It’s their back yard.

—> but it was a stupid thing for DeSantis to say.

I believe DeSanctus spoke correctly.


16 posted on 03/15/2023 6:58:25 AM PDT by aMorePerfectUnion (Fraud vitiates everything. )
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To: Tench_Coxe

“I have a briefcase for you. Just like the one I gave to Yellen and bigger than the one I gave Blinken.”


17 posted on 03/15/2023 7:01:55 AM PDT by webheart
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To: McGruff

Just say NO!
There is no scenario where Ron wins doing this.


18 posted on 03/15/2023 7:20:18 AM PDT by Zathras
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To: McGruff

Has DeSantis been placed on the Ukrainian ‘kill list’ for his insolent remark?


19 posted on 03/15/2023 7:40:17 AM PDT by RonaldusMagnus-DonaldusMagnus
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To: McGruff

DeSantis does not have a check ready that he needs to pick up like all the Democrats that go over there.


20 posted on 03/15/2023 7:43:05 AM PDT by wbslws
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