This article analyzes the recent reaction to a widely discussed photo of the leaders of Russia, China, and India. The image symbolizes a new era of cooperation among three nuclear powers with a combined consumer market of over 3 billion people. The expert notes this photo marks a finish line in the global redistribution of power and serves as a signal that Russia now has the backing of two powerful economies and nuclear states.
The discussion emphasizes the limited measures taken by Ukraine and the West toward India and China despite close economic ties. Ukraine’s trade with China is significant, including major defense imports. The US, particularly under Donald Trump, maintains pragmatic relations with China (as a strategic competitor) and India (as a significant trading partner).
The author highlights the business rationale driving decisions during wartime: nations often prioritize self-interest over common values. Public opinion polls show a strong desire among Ukrainians to end the war with compromises and security guarantees, with only 11% supporting fighting to the end.
This new reality, with Russia, China, and India aligning, reshapes global power dynamics and compels Ukraine to reconsider its strategies for war, diplomacy, and internal politics.
