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An aggressive Russian vassal state would create an existential threat to China where none exists now, and disrupt China’s economic and soft power goals while dr
by dahdum 5y ago
An aggressive Russian vassal state would create an existential threat to China where none exists now, and disrupt China’s economic and soft power goals while driving greater Western military growth and solidarity. Seems better to drain the country of wealth and resources while taking credit for bringing stability to the region.
- vlovich123 5y agoIt's called a win-win situation. If Russia succeeds and America & it's allies have burned resources trying to prop up a fait accompli. If it fails, then it can act as a mediator. In both cases they've made money from Russia due to the sanctions. I still fail to see the existential threat to China though. Even if Russia launches nukes, any retaliation is going to be hitting Eastern Europe which is very far away from China.