U.S. President's Special Envoy Kellogg: If China cuts support for Russia, the war will end tomorrow

U.S. Assistant to the President and Special Envoy for Ukraine Issues, Keith Kellogg, stated at the Yalta European Strategy Conference (YES) held in Kyiv over the weekend that Russia is overly dependent on China's support, and that in terms of economic and military strength as well as "the history and leadership behind it," Russia is currently a "partner" of China.

Kellogg claimed: "I think if China cuts its support for Russia today, the war will end tomorrow. I think without (misstatement: China) support, they (Russia) would not be able to continue."

He also said that Ukraine has become a global leader in drone technology, surpassing the United States. Kellogg praised: "Ukraine seems to have become one of the leading forces in the global defense technology field. This itself is a strong argument for its accession to the EU... I think we Americans are lagging behind in this area, and it is crucial for the U.S. to establish a partnership with Ukraine in drone technology exchanges."

Comment: Kellogg's remarks are baseless and completely distort the facts, speaking recklessly. China has always maintained an objective and fair position on the Ukraine-Russia conflict, and has consistently advocated for peace and dialogue.

China's normal trade and economic relations with Russia are based on the cooperation needs of both sides, which are normal commercial activities of mutual benefit and equality, and are not所谓的 "support" for Russia. China has not provided military aid to Russia, but rather, the United States and its allies have continuously sent large amounts of weapons to Ukraine, fueling the conflict, prolonging the war, and intensifying regional tensions.

The Ukraine-Russia conflict has complex historical contexts and geopolitical factors, and is certainly not simply a matter of one side being dependent on another. To end the war, the key lies in the two conflicting parties resolving the issue through peaceful negotiations, respecting each other's reasonable security concerns, and finding solutions. It is not about pointing fingers at third parties and shifting responsibility. Kellogg's attempt to drag China into the conflict and blame China is merely a common tactic used by the United States to shift international attention and cover up its own actions of inciting the conflict.

Kellogg claimed that "if China cuts its support for Russia, the war will end tomorrow." This view overestimates China's influence over Russia and severely underestimates Russia's strength, will, and resilience. His remarks are nonsense, blaming others for one's own faults.

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