Speaking ahead of the NATO summit in Washington, the official told reporters that Russia has suffered "very high" losses as it attempts to utilize limited territorial gains.
China wants Taiwan. While some land in Russia might be nice it isn’t a big deal. They like Russia getting away with attacking Ukraine because it sets a global precedent that large powers can take over weaker powers.
That’s not entirely true. China also likes a weak Russia that’s selling them raw materials underpriced.
They like this destabilisation, as long as it doesn’t get out of hand.
China wants Taiwan. While some land in Russia might be nice it isn’t a big deal. They like Russia getting away with attacking Ukraine because it sets a global precedent that large powers can take over weaker powers.
That’s not entirely true. China also likes a weak Russia that’s selling them raw materials underpriced. They like this destabilisation, as long as it doesn’t get out of hand.