Russia and Ukraine flashpoint

[Machiavellian]

CaptainExplosion said:

Ryuu96 said:

Germany reached a deal to obtain gas from Qatar, as Europe’s biggest economy looks to replace part of its gas needs currently supplied by Russia https://t.co/wT6GcR7AIP

— Bloomberg (@Business) March 20, 2022

BREAKING: After clinching gas deal with Qatar, Germany's economy minister says, 'we might still need Russian gas this year, but not in the future' and adds 'he who has ears should start to listen'.

— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) March 20, 2022

Jen Psaki: This week, President Biden will travel to Poland following his meetings in Brussels with NATO Allies, G7 Leaders, and European Union Leaders to discuss international efforts to support Ukraine.

On Friday, March 25, President Biden will travel to Warsaw.

— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) March 21, 2022

New: Some staff at Reuters are increasingly concerned about the organization’s ongoing partnership with Tass, the Russian state-owned news organization which has parroted (at best) dubious Kremlin talking points in recent days https://t.co/TO8AcGQF9p

— Max Tani (@maxwelltani) March 21, 2022

The Chinese ambassador to the U.S. said that China would not send weapons to support Russia’s war in Ukraine and that Beijing would “do everything to de-escalate the crisis.” His comments presented a softer tone than the one officials in Beijing have used. https://t.co/xa6y6yHhva

— The New York Times (@nytimes) March 21, 2022

I don't believe him. When has China ever properly de-escalated conflict? As in without fucking over other people?

Thats because you are going on emotion.  You should believe him because its bad for business which is what China is really concerned with more than anything else.  Understanding the self interest of different nations allows you to understand why they choose a path more than anything else.  Right now, none of this benefits China.  If anything China is more than willing to have Russia underneath their thumb so why even give them an advantage when they can just sit back, allow all the sanctions to hit Russia and Russia has no choice but to come to them totally on their terms.