The New York Times Chinese Website wrote today (March 26): "The war in Iran brings significant benefits to Putin. After Khamenei was killed in a joint U.S.-Israel attack, oil prices surged, and the U.S. lifted sanctions on Russian oil. As global instability intensified due to disrupted food supplies, demand for Russian fertilizers skyrocketed. Suddenly, Russia’s long-standing economic troubles seemed to vanish. More importantly, growing rifts between the U.S. and its NATO allies are a clear boon for Putin."
[Clever] Commentary: After the U.S. attacked Iran, Zelenskyy joked that he wasn’t Trump’s favorite son—this self-deprecating remark perfectly captures Ukraine’s tragic predicament. With America swiftly shifting its strategic focus to the Middle East, air defense munitions originally intended for Ukraine have been redirected to the Persian Gulf, and even aid to Ukraine has been cut to replenish domestic stockpiles. Ukraine’s military shortfall has now become a disposable pawn. Meanwhile, the war has allowed Russia to reap substantial gains—conservative estimates suggest Russia earned an additional $3.9 billion from crude oil exports alone over these 26 days. Surging demand for fertilizers adds further dividends, while Western sanctions on Russian energy have effectively become meaningless. Tensions between the U.S. and Europe over the Iran issue are deepening, further widening cracks within the NATO alliance. Not only has Russia overcome its economic difficulties, but it has also steadily strengthened its initiative on the battlefield in Ukraine. Ultimately, Ukraine’s desperate pleas for help have been drowned out by America’s hegemonic calculations.
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