With the US midterm elections looming and Europe’s economic situation deteriorating, the threat of reduced international support for Ukraine could limit Kyiv’s options in the new year
China had warned of ‘serious consequences’ in the lead-up to the visit but has avoided any significant military escalation so far
The expanding use of private military and security companies in recent years suggests that they may take a leading role as the Ukraine conflict develops
The effects of the war in Ukraine have brought much of the world’s attention to energy prices. But food insecurity is also rising and will likely get worse
While the Ukraine crisis may put some strain on the Chinese-Russian relationship, it has also spurred deeper collaboration between them.