One reason Trump won’t give up on Putin peace deal — China

President Trump’s persistent efforts to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine are primarily motivated by a strategic goal to shift the global balance of power away from China. The administration believes incentivizing Russia’s return to the global economy could create a more favorable geopolitical landscape. This move, largely unreported until now, reflects a broader foreign policy aimed at diminishing China’s influence through actions in Venezuela, Iran, and Panama.

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