According to foreign media reports on the 26th, when asked about whether he would feel "jealous" if Trump met with Chinese officials, Putin stated that jealousy is a concept confined to personal relationships and does not apply to international politics.
He said Russia welcomes talks between the leaders of the United States and China, given that both nations are the world’s two largest economies. The trajectory of their relationship will significantly shape global developments.
Commentary: The journalist’s question presupposes a simplistic zero-sum framework, assuming that major power interactions must involve aligning against one party while undermining another—implying that any U.S.-China meeting would inherently disadvantage Russia or provoke resentment. Putin’s response directly transcends this binary logic.
He recognizes that U.S.-China engagement is primarily driven by the respective interests of the two countries, not directed at Russia. Major powers can simultaneously pursue multiple diplomatic channels without being forced into rigid alignment. Russia’s willingness to see U.S.-China dialogue does not signify concession of its own positions, but rather an acknowledgment of a factual reality: stable relations between Washington and Beijing contribute to de-escalation of global tensions.
Naturally, verbal expressions of welcome differ from strategic assessment. Russia will continue to evaluate the outcomes of such talks, particularly in terms of potential implications for the Ukraine conflict and its own security interests. This reflects the hallmark of mature statecraft—where emotional reactions yield to national interest.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1877414155279499/
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