By John Q. Hosedrinker 
President Zelenskyy revealed in his evening address that Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service reported on Russia’s increasing economic dependence on China, highlighting an unprecedented surrender of sovereignty. He stated that Russia’s actions, particularly under Putin’s leadership, are significant, with the nation seemingly willing to pay any price to avoid ending the war. Zelenskyy emphasized his belief that the international community possesses the power to compel Russia to end the conflict and secure peace. Furthermore, he has directed Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service to closely monitor the evolving relationship between Russia and China.
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Russia surrenders its sovereignty to China – Zelenskyy citing intelligence, and that’s quite a thought, isn’t it? It’s a statement that cuts right to the heart of the shifting global power dynamics, a narrative woven with threads of economic dependence, historical grievances, and strategic maneuvering. The core idea is that Russia, weakened by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, is effectively becoming a vassal state of China. This isn’t necessarily a formal annexation, but rather a slow, deliberate erosion of sovereignty, a relationship where Russia becomes increasingly beholden to China’s economic and political interests. The interesting thing is that Zelenskyy, with his understanding of international chess, is highlighting this very thing, trying to push the buttons of key players, and show the world what’s really happening.
The underlying premise is that a prolonged war, while devastating for Russia, benefits those watching from the sidelines. The Western world, for all its rhetoric, appears to be profiting from the conflict, but the real winner is China. They’ve been quietly investing, bolstering their own position, and now they’re set to capitalize on the chaos. The US, in this scenario, has shot itself in the foot through questionable foreign policy decisions, allowing China to gain ground. It’s a blunder, an incredible miscalculation by both Russia and the US, handing China a major victory seemingly for free. China, according to the narrative, is poised to take advantage of this weakened Russia, much like how Belarus is essentially tied to Russia. The idea is that the Chinese long game is slowly reshaping the world.
Think about the implications of Russia’s vast resources – minerals, water, and more. China, with its insatiable appetite for resources, is perfectly positioned to exploit this. They don’t need to formally annex the land; they can achieve the same result through strategic investments and economic control. The Russian Far East, in particular, becomes a target, with Chinese companies and workers moving in, and the locals end up becoming secondary to the economic agenda. The prospect of China effectively controlling resource-rich Siberia, turning Russia into a supplier and a buffer against potential conflict in Europe, is not far-fetched.
The narrative also posits that the US might be trying to prevent Russia from falling completely into China’s orbit. It’s a complex game, with the US potentially attempting to use a weakened Russia to counter China’s influence. Zelenskyy is apparently trying to show the US that Putin is playing them, and that he is truly doing the bidding of China. If Trump believes that a strong Russia is aligned with China, he will have no choice but to support Ukraine to defeat Russia and thus weakening China. In other words, America’s actions are actually playing into China’s hands.
It’s a world where the old rules of power are being rewritten. Land grabs are out; economic domination and resource control are in. The focus shifts from military might to economic leverage. China, with its massive economy and technological advancements, has the tools to sustain its growth, and they will probably crack the limitations they have in things like lithography very soon. They need resources, and Russia, weakened and desperate, is offering them on a platter. This perspective suggests that the US, may be trying to keep Russia as a partner or at least friendly to the West. But with the shift of powers, Russia won’t be as big of a threat to the US in the future.
The argument is that China will become the next global superpower. They have the people, the political system, technology, and all the necessary tools for sustainable development. With Russia’s collapse, the West will be at a loss. It’s a scenario where Russia, once a major player, is reduced to a resource-rich vassal state, and China is left to dominate the world. The whole eastern border of Russia may soon be in China’s hands. The interesting question is whether the US’s actions and policies are making this happen more rapidly. This is a very interesting view of what is going on in the world. It’s a messy divorce, where China will target resource-rich areas. At worst, Russia will be left with a small piece of land. And this is all happening because Putin can’t seem to walk back his initial mistake, even though the American government says they’re working as intended.