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The Ukraine war is also part of a global struggle for oil and gas. The USA wants to sell more of it to Europe. China, in turn, wants to be less dependent on oil and gas from the US and its allies – and is leaning toward Russia.
Von Redaktion Table
Die EU schränkt die Möglichkeiten der russischen Zentralbank stark ein, das Finanzsystem vor den Folgen der Sanktionen zu schützen. Mehrere Banken werden zudem vom internationalen Zahlungsabwicklungssystem SWIFT abgetrennt. Die Maßnahmen dürften das russische Finanzsystem erschüttern.
Von Eric Bonse
China presents itself as an ally of Russia, but not a particularly loyal one. On Sunday, Foreign Minister Wang Yi already expressed criticism of the actions in Ukraine. At the same time, he rejected any sanctions. So China is keeping a low profile for the time being and is continuing to cause scratching heads.
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China's position in the Russia-Ukraine conflict raises many questions. In an interview conducted by Michael Radunski, Janka Oertel explains the underlying considerations behind Beijing's policy. With a view to Taiwan, the China expert warns that the status quo policy can no longer be maintained.
Von Michael Radunski
Russian President Vladimir Putin fell into China's trap. Putin overestimates himself - and his alliance with Beijing. Because Xi Jinping won't jeopardize the prosperity he has achieved in his own country for the sake of his war policy. On the contrary, he is luring Russia into economic dependence by hinting at an alliance without wanting to actually interfere. That would leave Russia the loser.
Von Redaktion Table