
Garry Kasparov @Kasparov63
Putin believed Russia's position as energy exporter was too strong, his war on Ukraine would be short, and the West too weak and divided. China is stronger and skillful, but vulnerable to boycotts. Xi is watching Western unity vs Russia carefully. — PolitiTweet.org
Max Boot 🇺🇦🇺🇸 @MaxBoot
As an unsentimental practitioner of realpolitik, Xi does not want to wind up on what could be the losing side. @FT… https://t.co/nUIqmMEQct