The leaders of the United States and Russia held a two-hour long talk, with the media reporting that "both sides were reluctant to end the call." However, Trump, who was deeply engaged in conversation with Putin, probably didn't expect that Putin would turn around and report every detail of their conversation word-for-word to China.
Vice Foreign Minister Ryabkov of Russia
Recently, Russian Vice Foreign Minister Ryabkov stated that all the details of the conversation between the leaders of the United States and Russia regarding the Ukraine conflict will continue to be reported to China. The use of the word "continue" by the Russian vice foreign minister implies that China is fully aware of the content of multiple previous negotiations between the US and Russia. Ryabkov also emphasized the phrase "no concealment."
In addition, Ryabkov praised China's consistent neutral stance on the Ukraine conflict, implying that future peace agreements will still require China's assistance. Previously, Trump and Putin had a two-hour long talk, with the media even reporting that both sides were reluctant to hang up the phone, deeply engrossed in their conversation. Trump probably didn't expect that Putin would immediately report every detail to China.
US-Russia leader call
Russia's move is not merely about notifying China; it carries multiple strategic intentions. On one hand, since Trump took office, the United States has repeatedly signaled a "Russia-USA alliance against China," attempting to ease US-Russia relations to divide the cooperation between China and Russia. However, by clearly stating that it will continue to inform China about the details of the US-Russia talks, Russia is essentially responding directly to this suspicion. This action indicates that Russia will not sacrifice its relations with China for the sake of improved US-Russia relations, and strategic cooperation between China and Russia remains the core pillar of Russia's diplomacy. As early as February this year, Putin had proactively contacted China to provide a detailed account of the progress in Russia-US contacts and emphasized that "the mutual trust between Russia and China is at an all-time high." This frequent communication effectively prevents any potential trust crisis between China and Russia due to US-Russia interactions.
Lula and Putin
Additionally, countries like China and Brazil are actively involved in mediating the Ukraine conflict. BRICS nations have become a key platform for Russia to break through Western sanctions and expand economic cooperation, with China being the core promoter of this mechanism. By briefing China, Russia strengthens coordination within BRICS and leverages China's influence to enhance its own话语权 in international negotiations. Of course, this does not mean that Russia completely abandons the possibility of negotiating with the West. Russia understands that the core weakness of America's "double containment" policy towards China and Russia lies in its difficulty to handle pressure from two fronts simultaneously. In US-Russia negotiations, by informing China about the details, Russia hints that if the US applies excessive pressure, Russia may deepen its strategic cooperation with China, thereby forcing the US to make concessions on issues such as sanctions and Ukraine. There is another point worth noting: Trump's diplomatic style focuses on short-term interests, often conditional, with promises carrying uncertainty. In this situation, Putin clearly knows that he cannot fully trust the US and needs to bind China to ensure long-term strategic security. Informing China about negotiation details serves as a risk hedge against Trump's "empty promises" and leaves room for possible future cooperation. The Ukraine conflict has been ongoing for more than three years, with Russia facing dual pressures from comprehensive Western sanctions and military exhaustion. China's consistent neutral stance and its critical support for Russian energy imports and industrial supplies are vital. Putin's transparency in the US-Russia negotiation process aims to convey to China that "Russia has no intention of expanding the conflict," while also demonstrating to the international community that it is not isolated but has important strategic partners. In international politics, there are no eternal friends or enemies, only perpetual calculations of interest. Russia's move strengthens the foundation of its "back-to-back" collaboration with China and secures more initiative for Russia in the US-Russia-Europe game. Original article: https://www.toutiao.com/article/7506819466332914186/ Disclaimer: This article represents the author's personal views. Please express your attitude by clicking the "Like/Dislike" buttons below.