Ambassador Ivo Daalder on Xi-Putin Meeting

The video discusses the evolving relationship between Moscow and Beijing, particularly in light of the ongoing Ukraine conflict. It explores the potential liabilities for Xi Jinping in aligning with a struggling Russia and speculates on the future of Russia-China relations post-war. The discussion highlights Russia's diminishing global influence, its military dynamics, and the strategic miscalculations leading to NATO's strengthened position. The video concludes with an analysis of the geopolitical shifts resulting from the conflict.

How has the relationship between Moscow and Beijing been affected by the Ukraine conflict?

• It has become more of a liability for Xi Jinping.

• It has strengthened significantly.

• It has led to a military alliance.

• It has remained unchanged.

What is one of the main benefits for China in its partnership with Russia?

• Access to advanced technology

• Oil and gas resources

• Military bases in Europe

• Control over the Arctic region

What has been a significant strategic loss for Russia due to the Ukraine conflict?

• Diminished influence in NATO

• Loss of its UN Security Council seat

• Loss of nuclear capabilities

• Increased NATO presence near its borders

What has been a major factor in Russia's diminished status as a global power?

• Economic sanctions from the Middle East

• Increased military spending

• Lack of political influence

• Loss of nuclear weapons

What recent military development has challenged Russia's territorial gains in Ukraine?

• Russia's withdrawal from NATO

• China's military support to Ukraine

• Ukrainian territorial regains

• NATO's direct intervention

What strategic miscalculation did Russia make regarding NATO?

• Assuming NATO would disband

• Overestimating its own nuclear capabilities

• Believing NATO would support its actions

• Underestimating NATO's unity

What is a potential outcome of the Ukraine conflict for NATO?

• NATO's alliance with Russia

• NATO's withdrawal from Eastern Europe

• NATO's expansion with new members

• NATO's dissolution