With Washington and Moscow advancing talks for peace in Ukraine, a successful deal would draw them closer, which could prove disadvantageous for Beijing.
The article by Emil Avdaliani in the South China Morning Post discusses how US-Russia peace talks on Ukraine could bring them closer, potentially disadvantaging China. China, which has supported Russia since the 2022 war, was initially expected to play a role in peace efforts but has been excluded from recent talks. Despite this, China publicly supports the peace initiative, aiming to freeze the conflict under UN supervision and rebuild ties with the EU, crucial due to significant trade volumes. A successful US-Russia deal might strengthen their relationship, possibly disadvantaging China.
