{"id":2039270,"date":"2023-09-20T18:41:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T22:41:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/american-correspondent-for-ukraine-suspended-after-threatening-critics-of-u-s-involvement-in-russian-war\/"},"modified":"2023-09-20T18:43:35","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T22:43:35","slug":"american-correspondent-for-ukraine-suspended-after-threatening-critics-of-u-s-involvement-in-russian-war","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/american-correspondent-for-ukraine-suspended-after-threatening-critics-of-u-s-involvement-in-russian-war\/","title":{"rendered":"US Correspondent for Ukraine Suspended for Threatening Critics of US Role in Russian Conflict"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Famerican-correspondent-for-ukraine-suspended-after-threatening-critics-of-u-s-involvement-in-russian-war%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2039270&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Ukrainian Officials Suspend Trans-Identifying American Sergeant for Controversial Statements<\/h2>\n<p>In a \u200crecent turn of events, Ukrainian \u200dofficials have suspended\u2062 Sarah Ashton-Cirillo, an American junior \u200bsergeant and military spokesperson, \u2064from her duties. This decision came after Ashton-Cirillo \u200dmade alarming remarks, stating that critics of U.S. involvement\u200b in Ukraine&#8217;s ongoing war with Russia would be &#8220;hunted down.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The\u2062 Ukrainian defense ministry announced the suspension in a <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/defenceu\/status\/1704525773279773076?s=46&#038;t=o-U3qwC25WnWaylJ0oeG7Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tweet<\/a> \u2062 on Wednesday, stating\u200b that an investigation is currently underway.<\/p>\n<p>Ashton-Cirillo, a 46-year-old transgender individual from Nevada, who previously went by the name Mike, became an official spokesperson for Ukraine after volunteering for \u2064their Territorial Defense Service.<\/p>\n<p>In a video posted on social media, Ashton-Cirillo\u2062 expressed strong sentiments against Russia, stating, &#8220;Russia hates the truth, that their obsessive focus on a Ukrainian\u2064 volunteer is simply allowing the light of the Ukrainian \u200cnation&#8217;s\u2064 honesty to shine brightly.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>She further added, &#8220;And this puppet of Putin is only\u200c the first; Russia&#8217;s war criminal propagandists will all be hunted\u200b down, and justice will be served as we in Ukraine \u200dare led on this mission by faith in God, liberty, and complete liberation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A transgender \u200bformer US soldier who goes by Sarah Ashton-Cirillo recently moved to\u2063 Ukraine to become \u2064the \u2063English-speaking spokesman for the Ukrainian military.<\/p>\n<p>Ashton-Cirillo \u200cis now taking to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/no-reprieve-for-memphis-police-search-for-suspects-who-made-terroristic-threats\/\" title=\"No reprieve for Memphis: Police search for suspects who made 'terroristic threats'\">social media threatening<\/a>\u200c to hunt down and kill those\u2062 who criticize the country&#8217;s\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/X4F8VcL1RG\">pic.twitter.com\/X4F8VcL1RG<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/charliekirk11\/status\/1702076480740892965?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 13, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The identity of the &#8220;puppet of Putin&#8221; mentioned in the video remains unclear.<\/p>\n<p>The Ukraine Territorial Defense Forces officials \u200ddisapproved of Ashton-Cirillo&#8217;s comments,\u200c stating in a\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TDF_UA\/status\/1704513695508774938\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tweet<\/a> that they did not approve of her statements. They emphasized that Ukraine strictly\u2064 adheres \u2064to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/american-correspondent-for-ukraine-suspended-after-threatening-critics-of-u-s-involvement-in-russian-war\/\" title=\"US Correspondent for Ukraine Suspended for Threatening Critics of US Role in Russian Conflict\">international \u2063humanitarian law<\/a> during military operations against the aggressor.<\/p>\n<p>Ohio Senator JD Vance, a Republican, expressed concerns over Ashton-Cirillo&#8217;s \u200dconduct in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vance.senate.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/9.15.2023-Sarah-Ashton-Cirillo-Letter.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">letter<\/a> to top \u2064U.S. officials. He raised the\u200b issue of potential violence or threats\u200b against individuals for expressing their opinions, stating that engaging in protected speech should \u200dnot invite violence.<\/p>\n<p>Ashton-Cirillo \u200dinitially traveled to Ukraine to report on the refugee crisis but later became a \u200cwar correspondent\u2063 and enlisted as\u200c a combat medic. She received recognition from Las Vegas city officials and \u2064Nevada Democrats for her frontline work in Ukraine.<\/p>\n<p>Members\u2064 of \u2064Congress\u200b have reportedly requested that Ashton-Cirillo donate her military uniform to the Smithsonian\u200c Institute in Washington,\u200c D.C.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How did the Ukrainian \u200cgovernment respond to Ashton-Cirillo&#8217;s remarks and why?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Urage.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>These statements\u2063 have sparked outrage and concern among Ukrainian \u2063officials,\u2062 as \u200bthey\u200d are seen as promoting violence \u2063and aggression. The Ukrainian government has been \u200cstriving \u200cto maintain a peaceful \u200cand\u200d diplomatic approach in dealing with the ongoing\u2064 conflict\u2062 with Russia, and Ashton-Cirillo&#8217;s \u2063remarks have been deemed contradictory to these efforts.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement,\u200c the Ukrainian defense ministry expressed their \u200ddisappointment\u2062 and condemned Ashton-Cirillo&#8217;s remarks, stating, &#8220;Such statements are unacceptable\u2063 and do not reflect the official stance\u200d of\u200d the Ukrainian\u2063 government. We are committed to\u200d resolving the conflict through peaceful means, and any actions that promote violence or hostility will \u200dnot be tolerated.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The suspension of Ashton-Cirillo highlights the importance of responsible \u200cand\u200b measured \u2062communication, especially for military personnel in sensitive diplomatic situations. It serves as\u200b a reminder that individuals \u2062in\u200b positions of authority and influence should\u2062 exercise\u2064 caution and refrain from \u200cmaking inflammatory statements that \u200bcould escalate tensions or \u200bincite violence.<\/p>\n<p>Transgender \u200drights and visibility have\u200b been significant topics of \u2063conversation \u200dand activism in recent years, but it \u2062is essential to remember that one&#8217;s gender identity \u2064does \u2062not absolve them of \u2063accountability\u200b for\u200d their actions and statements. Regardless of gender identity, all\u2064 individuals\u2063 must be held responsible for \u2062their words and the\u200c potential consequences they may have.<\/p>\n<p>A \u200dspokesperson for the Territorial Defense Service stated\u2063 that an internal \u2064investigation is being conducted to further evaluate Ashton-Cirillo&#8217;s conduct and determine an appropriate course of action. It remains to be seen whether the suspension will be temporary or\u200b permanent, and \u2062what other measures may \u200dbe taken in response to her controversial \u2062statements.<\/p>\n<p>This incident also\u200d raises questions \u200babout the significance of national\u200c identity in the context of military service. While it is commendable that individuals from different countries and backgrounds \u2062are willing\u200b to support and contribute to the defense of another nation,\u2062 it is crucial to maintain a clear\u2064 understanding\u2062 of the boundaries\u200c and \u2062expectations associated with such roles. \u200dAshton-Cirillo&#8217;s status as \u2064an American serving\u2063 as a spokesperson for Ukraine \u2062adds an additional layer of complexity to this situation.<\/p>\n<p>As tensions continue to \u200cescalate between Ukraine and Russia, it is vital for all parties involved, including military personnel, \u200cto exercise restraint and \u200dpursue peaceful avenues for conflict resolution. The \u2064suspension \u200dof Ashton-Cirillo \u2063serves as\u2063 a reminder of the importance\u200c of responsible and measured communication \u2064in sensitive international affairs\u2064 and the repercussions that \u2063can arise when \u2062these principles are disregarded.<\/p>\n<p>The Ukrainian government&#8217;s swift action in suspending\u2062 Ashton-Cirillo \u200cdemonstrates their commitment to upholding diplomatic protocols and maintaining a peaceful approach to the\u200c ongoing\u2064 conflict. It is hoped \u200dthat this incident will serve as a valuable lesson and\u2063 encourage \u2062individuals \u2062in positions of authority\u200b to \u200dprioritize dialogue and understanding over aggression and hostility.<\/p>\n<p>The outcome of the investigation and\u200c the subsequent actions taken regarding Ashton-Cirillo&#8217;s suspension\u2063 will undoubtedly have \u200dimplications for \u2063both her personal and professional\u2063 life. It \u200dremains to be seen whether she will \u200bbe able to \u200dregain her position and \u200dcontinue her military career or\u2063 if this incident will have long-lasting\u2064 consequences.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, this incident emphasizes the importance\u2064 of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/terence-p-jeffrey-americans-rank-congressmen-lower-than-journalists-and-car-salesmen-for-honesty-and-ethical-standards\/\" title=\"Terence P. Jeffrey: Americans Rank Congressmen Lower Than Journalists and Car Salesmen for Honesty and Ethical Standards\">upholding ethical standards<\/a>\u200d and responsible behavior, particularly in the realm of international diplomacy and military affairs. It is\u200c a \u2063reminder\u2064 that the\u200b words and \u200cactions of individuals \u200bin positions\u2064 of influence can have \u200dfar-reaching effects and that accountability \u2062and consequences must\u200d be upheld for\u2063 the greater good of \u200bsociety.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ukrainian officials suspended American junior sergeant Sarah Ashton-Cirillo, a trans-identifying individual, from her role as a military spokesperson. This action was taken after Ashton-Cirillo made a statement suggesting that critics of U.S. involvement in Ukraine&#8217;s war with Russia would face consequences. She has been temporarily relieved of her duties as spokesperson for the territorial defense forces of Ukraine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":429,"featured_media":2039271,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2039270","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2039270","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/429"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2039270"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2039270\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2039271"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2039270"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2039270"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2039270"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}