As we know only too well, Trump practically worships Putin, and loathes Ukraine. While the faction of his party that would follow him over a cliff has fallen into line, the mainstream did not; as a result, GOP leaders consistently tied themselves in knots trying to justify his behavior without looking too hypocritical. But what happens in the 2024 primaries? What will DeSantis say?
Ukraine is a bit of a wedge issue for the GOP. DeSantis will have to find a way to provide strong support for the Ukrainian government without alienating the crazoids more than necessary. One imagines he will do this by demanding more accountability in how the money is spent.
Opposition to Russia is deep in the DNA of most Republican voters. If DeSantis manages to pull off the high wire act, this will be a winning issue for him against Trump, who is way too compromised to find his way back to safety.