Here’s where the factions stand on the war:
CDs: The Russian invasion is a brutal, unprovoked violation of international law. It must be resisted by all diplomatic and military means short of war.
CLs: Hey, we weren’t attacked! Overseas military adventures are always a bad idea. Only wars of direct self-defense are acceptable.
PBPs: Wars are bad for business. Do the minimum necessary to keep the situation under control, but nothing more.
Reactionaries: Under normal conditions, we oppose overseas wars–we would rather use the energy to protect the border and own the libs at home. But the Russians are an exception. We’re still disappointed we didn’t get to kick Russian butt at the end of the Cold War. Support the Ukrainians, and drill, baby, drill!
As with most other issues, it is the Reactionary position that controls. The “New Right” is out of step with the rest of the faction on this matter. Putin is no longer a hero to the GOP now that Trump is out of office, as I predicted some time ago.