This interview features an expert’s analysis of the recent meeting between Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, noting that it was mainly a trade-related event and had no direct effect on the Russia-Ukraine war. China and the US maintain their own political and economic interests, and both aim to avoid escalating crises ahead of key political campaigns.
According to the expert, China is interested in prolonging the war in Ukraine without a decisive victory for either Russia or the West, as this allows China to maneuver among the major global powers. China seeks to push the US out of the Asia-Pacific region, while Russia tries to reduce American presence in Europe.
It is beneficial for China if Russia retains influence in Europe while remaining dependent on Beijing. The ideal situation for China is for Ukraine to continue serving as a geopolitical battleground, thus maintaining global bipolarity due to the ongoing conflict.
The state of the Russia-Ukraine war is viewed as a key factor in the security and sovereignty not only of Ukraine, but of all post-Soviet countries. The expert stresses that Ukraine’s victory is crucial for restoring European security and the international order established after World War II.
The interview also addresses the risks of a new global war, the probability of nuclear escalation, and a shift in the nature of confrontations—from hybrid and economic to open military conflict. It is noted that the future world order depends on the struggle for Ukraine and the international community’s response.
