Russia really needs this war to end. Their economy is fast going in the tank and they are running out of manpower. The Russian people are also starting to turn. They also want this war to end. China is starting to cut them off - they are going broke as well. If Putin retains Crimea and the eastern territories, that is all he wanted to begin with as a buffer zone against NATO.
After any peace, I think NATO becomes entirely irrelevant, and fades away. Likely the EU as well. I suppose that's why they will do anything to hold off peace.
China has been a huge fly in the ointment in this war. With this peace deal, Trump is trying to realign Putin with the West to strip Russia out of Beijing's orbit. China saw it coming and quickly made two recent unplanned visits to Moscow. One public, one private. The public one sent Premier Li Qiang to make political and economic agreements - energy, trade, and investment. A continued life line to Putin. The second, more secret visit with no official fan fare, was by General Zhang Youxia, vice chairman of the CMC. In short, Russia has already taken delivery when it comes to military aid - so don't you even think about switching sides. Beijing has been the engine powering Putin's entire war machine from behind the curtain - regardless of how they publicly profess that they are neutral. The cost to Russia? Play nice with the West if you have to, but do not sell China out. If the CCP invades Taiwan, Russia must remain neutral or side with Beijing. The bottom line, China is not letting go of Putin and will not be left holding the bag.
China is the only thing that has been keeping Russia propped up. Putin has no guarantees of how far the sanctions will be removed. We shall see how far Trump gets with this. At the very least, the war in Ukraine can finally be over. But whether Trump is going to be able to break Russia away from Beijing so we can isolate China further on the world stage, remains to be seen. NATO, at least as it currently exists, I think its days are numbered.
You’re forgetting about BRICS. Russia and China see a future without the West and already they are achieving this. Neither country requires anything from the West or Europe for that matter. And don’t forget the backhand Trump gave Modi. Disgraceful behaviour.
Nope. I don't watch any mainstream news source. I do my own research - and a lot of it. I don't form my opinions from a few headlines or what some talking head has to say. I have been a China watcher for years - so this is one topic I am very well versed in. I certainly don't buy into CCP propaganda that many in the West have swallowed hook line and sinker. As far as Russia, my own family escaped Russia and I grew up hearing the stories. So I think I have a little better understanding about them versus the average person. Russia is still very good at their own version of propaganda - and there is plenty of it out there.
But let me be clear. I don't buy into our own propaganda either that is pumped out on most news sources. They have their own BS narratives. The truth always lies somewhere in the middle of both sides and I certainly don't take the opinions of some influencer. There are a lot of paid trolls out there. I have been awake for decades. So, you do not have to agree with my own assessments of the situation. But your reply is not a difference of opinion.
LOL no offense Matilda J but that ship has sailed. It was a special military op for about a month to wipe out the biolabs. Then it went from SMO to SMQ—stupid meatgrinding quagmire. >: ^(
The Russian Gov. have not moved to a war footing, but that’s about to change. In the last few days Putin has been telling the world this. The Military and Putin’s patience has run out.
Russia doesn’t. Will go nowhere. ABC is not the most honest and reliable source regarding the SMO.
Russia really needs this war to end. Their economy is fast going in the tank and they are running out of manpower. The Russian people are also starting to turn. They also want this war to end. China is starting to cut them off - they are going broke as well. If Putin retains Crimea and the eastern territories, that is all he wanted to begin with as a buffer zone against NATO.
After any peace, I think NATO becomes entirely irrelevant, and fades away. Likely the EU as well. I suppose that's why they will do anything to hold off peace.
China has been a huge fly in the ointment in this war. With this peace deal, Trump is trying to realign Putin with the West to strip Russia out of Beijing's orbit. China saw it coming and quickly made two recent unplanned visits to Moscow. One public, one private. The public one sent Premier Li Qiang to make political and economic agreements - energy, trade, and investment. A continued life line to Putin. The second, more secret visit with no official fan fare, was by General Zhang Youxia, vice chairman of the CMC. In short, Russia has already taken delivery when it comes to military aid - so don't you even think about switching sides. Beijing has been the engine powering Putin's entire war machine from behind the curtain - regardless of how they publicly profess that they are neutral. The cost to Russia? Play nice with the West if you have to, but do not sell China out. If the CCP invades Taiwan, Russia must remain neutral or side with Beijing. The bottom line, China is not letting go of Putin and will not be left holding the bag.
China is the only thing that has been keeping Russia propped up. Putin has no guarantees of how far the sanctions will be removed. We shall see how far Trump gets with this. At the very least, the war in Ukraine can finally be over. But whether Trump is going to be able to break Russia away from Beijing so we can isolate China further on the world stage, remains to be seen. NATO, at least as it currently exists, I think its days are numbered.
You’re forgetting about BRICS. Russia and China see a future without the West and already they are achieving this. Neither country requires anything from the West or Europe for that matter. And don’t forget the backhand Trump gave Modi. Disgraceful behaviour.
NATO is collapsing we speak.
Where do you get your garbage news?? CNN, MSNBC etc. My Lord does ANYONE do their OWN research?!
Nope. I don't watch any mainstream news source. I do my own research - and a lot of it. I don't form my opinions from a few headlines or what some talking head has to say. I have been a China watcher for years - so this is one topic I am very well versed in. I certainly don't buy into CCP propaganda that many in the West have swallowed hook line and sinker. As far as Russia, my own family escaped Russia and I grew up hearing the stories. So I think I have a little better understanding about them versus the average person. Russia is still very good at their own version of propaganda - and there is plenty of it out there.
But let me be clear. I don't buy into our own propaganda either that is pumped out on most news sources. They have their own BS narratives. The truth always lies somewhere in the middle of both sides and I certainly don't take the opinions of some influencer. There are a lot of paid trolls out there. I have been awake for decades. So, you do not have to agree with my own assessments of the situation. But your reply is not a difference of opinion.
LOL no offense Matilda J but that ship has sailed. It was a special military op for about a month to wipe out the biolabs. Then it went from SMO to SMQ—stupid meatgrinding quagmire. >: ^(
The Russian Gov. have not moved to a war footing, but that’s about to change. In the last few days Putin has been telling the world this. The Military and Putin’s patience has run out.