In fact, since the military standoff between Russia and Ukraine, the European Union has imposed several rounds of sanctions against Russia. The European Commission has even drafted a proposal for sanctions, trying to sanction a number of Chinese companies under the pretext of so-called "aid to Russia". business, but at the time Germany and other members feared that this would provoke China, further leading to Chinese pressure. In the end, the sanctions proposal was not adopted. But the funny thing is that the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine seems to be approaching an inflection point, and Ukraine's military weakness has been clearly seen by Russia. Seeing that Russia is still unstoppable under Western sanctions, the European Union and the G7 have begun to plan to take action again.
If the EU adopts excessive sanctions, it may trigger a ** war between the EU and India, causing unforeseen damage to the EU's own interests. While sanctions are a powerful tool, they don't necessarily change Russia's behavior. In the current complex and volatile international situation, the EU's move has undoubtedly sparked speculation and controversy from all sides. Can sanctions against Chinese and Indian companies really weaken Russia? Is it worth the risk?
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also released a message saying that their next attack will focus on Russia's access to drones; Under the current tough sanctions, Russia still has the ability to produce equipment such as various drones and missiles, which makes the West feel more pressure. One commentator said: "After Russia captured Avdeyevka, the EU has been very active this week, which shows that they are very panicked." If Ukraine is supported by NATO and its minions, it will still not be able to avoid the outcome of the failed negotiations. "The EU and the United States will be ridiculed by the whole world. "But for whatever purpose, this tentative move by the EU is already extremely provocative.
Russia has carried out a series of provocative actions during the Ukrainian crisis. The EU believes that sanctions against Chinese and Indian companies are a response to Russia's actions and are intended to put pressure on Russia to change its policy. An important goal of EU sanctions is to hit the Russian economy. The EU hopes to force Russia to stop its provocative actions by sanctioning companies with close ties to the Russian economy in order to maintain regional stability and security. In addition, the EU is under pressure and influence from the United States to condemn Russia's actions and align itself with the United States.
At present, the Russian army has achieved a clear advantage on the battlefield. For example, the recent capture of two important military positions in Ukraine is the best proof of this. In other words, if the Russian-Ukrainian conflict continues according to the current situation, the advantage of the Russian army will become greater and greater. Since Ukraine's defeat in the summer, the United States and the West have essentially lost confidence in Ukraine's victory in this conflict. Against this background, US and Western assistance to Ukraine has dropped significantly. As aid from the United States and the West decreases, the combat capability of the Ukrainian army will naturally weaken. Therefore, it is not difficult to understand that it was defeated by the Russian army.
An analysis released by the Bruegel Institute, an EU think tank, argues that the EU has now tasted "sanctions", because without Russian energy, it is difficult for the EU to take any measures to deal with it. For the EU, the use of alternative energy sources to exclude Russian energy is "over." Therefore, some European analysts believe that the EU's sanctions against Russia are a shot in the arm. Energy and electricity have pushed up the cost of production and prices in Europe, and the resulting inflation crisis has led to the flight of European companies, making Europe face the crisis of "industrial hollowing", which will further have a serious impact on the European economy. European economy and people's livelihood.
The second thing: According to the Global Times, ** spokesperson Mao Ning presided over a regular press conference. AFP reporter: France's Macron said that Western countries may send troops to Ukraine. As soon as this remark came out, it sparked international repercussions. A White House spokesman said the United States would not send troops. Do you have any comment on Macron's remarks? Mao Ning said that China's position on the Ukraine crisis has always been clear. We call on all parties to build consensus and accumulate conditions for easing tensions and promoting a ceasefire to end the war. China will continue to play a constructive role in the political settlement of the Ukraine crisis.
In the Russia-Ukraine conflict, France's position in NATO has been relatively restrained. France's Macron has called on the West to "not humiliate Putin" and suggested a diplomatic solution to the problem. However, as the conflict continued, France's position gradually changed. At the "International Conference on Support for Ukraine", Macron was the first to propose "sending troops to Ukraine". Russia responded quickly to Macron's "sending troops" remarks, saying that if NATO did this, it would be NATO's declaration of war on Russia.
As a responsible major country, China does not intend to sit idly by at a time when the situation in Ukraine is rapidly escalating, but shoulders the heavy responsibility of "mediator". Just as Macron's remarks sparked international **, Chinese spokesman Mao Ning announced that China's ** special representative for Eurasian affairs Li Hui will visit Russia, EU headquarters, Poland, Ukraine, Germany and France from March 2. To promote a political settlement of the Ukraine crisis, we have launched the second round of shuttle diplomacy. If you look at the route plan of the Chinese envoy's trip, you can see how complicated the current situation in Ukraine is and how difficult it is for China to mediate. If China wants to mediate, it needs to unite all parties to work together to create a good premise for negotiations.
Agence France-Presse quoted NATO as saying on the 27th, "But there are currently no plans to deploy NATO ground combat forces in Ukraine." AFP did not mention specific information about the **, but said it said, "Under international law, Ukraine has the right to defend itself, and we have the right to provide support." "That's what NATO allies are doing and will continue to do. According to the report, Spanish spokesman Pilar Allegría also said, "As for whether we are in favor of deploying European troops to Ukraine, we have made our position clear, and we do not agree." A spokesman for the United Kingdom also said that the United Kingdom had no plans to send a large number of soldiers to Ukraine that day.
Macron's position of strong support for Ukraine has been consistent, and during his last visit to Sweden, he called on Europeans to support Ukraine "in the interests of the country." In fact, France expressed its unwavering support for Ukraine and did not hesitate to decide to provide military assistance for a number of reasons. The first is to strengthen France's dominant position in the EU and promote Europe's development. strategic autonomy, allowing Europe to play a leading role in international affairs and have a greater say; The second is to weaken the influence of virtue, build its own defense system, and avoid becoming a "vassal" of the United States; Finally, to curb Russia's military expansion by supporting Ukraine.
China took the opportunity of the Munich Security Conference in Germany, and Foreign Minister Wang Yi personally launched shuttle diplomacy to communicate and dialogue with high-level leaders of major European countries. After the Munich meeting, Foreign Minister Wang Yi rushed to Paris for a visit to France. When meeting with France's Macron, Minister Wang Yi made a final speech in person, saying that "China and France are both independent powers, permanent members of the United Nations Security Council and important forces in a multipolar world. The two sides should strengthen strategic coordination and deepen strategic cooperation. China and France have made contributions to promoting world peace and stability. "It is clear that after the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, China began to lay out the international order.
Different countries have different approaches to the Ukraine issue. The United Kingdom** said it had no plans to send a large number of troops to Ukraine, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz rejected the idea of sending troops to Ukraine, saying that European countries or NATO countries would not send soldiers to Ukrainian territory. There are differences in attitudes and considerations of interests towards the conflict in Ukraine. The Ukraine issue involves multiple interests and complex relations, and countries hope to seek a solution through negotiation and diplomacy. Sending troops means a conflict that risks escalation, so at this critical juncture, countries are cautious about sending troops and emphasize the importance of dialogue and peaceful resolution.
The third thing: According to Red Star News, US spokesman Matthew Miller reiterated at the briefing that the United States will not send troops to Ukraine to participate in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. In response to the statement that France "has the possibility of sending troops to support Ukraine" on the same day, Miller said that each country has its own considerations and can express its interests. U.S. ** Biden made it clear that he would not send troops to support Ukraine. But he called on Congress to pass a bill on ** aid to Ukraine.
Miller said U.S. assistance to Ukraine is aimed at strengthening Ukraine's defense and combat capabilities to help it defend itself against Russia's actions. Biden believes that this is an important measure to maintain international order and regional stability. At the same time, the United States also called on the international community to work together to resolve the Ukraine crisis through diplomatic means. In response to the remarks that France may send troops to support Ukraine, Miller said that each country has the right to make decisions based on its own interests and judgment. However, the position of the United States on the Ukraine issue is clear, that is, it will not send troops to participate in the conflict. He stressed that U.S. support is focused on providing military assistance and diplomatic mediation, rather than direct military intervention.
Miller stressed that although the United States will not send troops to support Ukraine, the United States will support Ukraine in other ways. He called on Congress to pass the Ukraine ** aid bill as soon as possible to provide Ukraine with necessary military assistance to help it maintain its combat effectiveness against Russian aggression. Although the United States will not directly send troops to participate in the conflict, military assistance is undoubtedly a strong support for Ukraine's resistance to Russia.
In this regard, the deputy chairman of the Federation Council of Russia Kosachev said through social ** that if NATO sends troops to Ukraine, "this can be seen as a direct participation of the organization in the war, and it can also be seen as a declaration" of the war against Russia. "Russian press secretary Dmitry Peskov also said that Russia took note of the statement of France Macron on the possibility of countries discussing the possibility of sending armed forces to Ukraine. He also said that "in this case, it is not the possibility that should be discussed." "A direct conflict between Russia and NATO is inevitable. This is our current assessment. These countries should also conduct a self-assessment and question whether it is in their interests as well as the interests of their citizens to do so. ”
Since the outbreak of the large-scale conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Ukraine has not only exhausted all the best equipment and ammunition supplies at a very fast speed, but also used all kinds of ** equipment provided by the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Poland and other NATO countries. Military aid was exhausted, and all wealth was wiped out, while the United States, Britain, Germany and other Western countries were exhausted.
In fact, Macron had threatened to send troops to Ukraine, but in the end it had the opposite effect. Until Macron makes this proposal, whether NATO will send troops is still an uncertain choice. It is like a "sword of Damocles" that can create an invisible deterrent against Russia. But after this proposal was made, not only did the United States refuse, but Germany also made it clear that it would not send any European and NATO soldiers to the territory of Ukraine. The UK said that while a small number of British teams are supporting Ukraine, plans for a large-scale deployment are not yet on the agenda. Spain has even made it clear that it does not agree to send troops to Ukraine. "Solidarity is the most effective against Russia**.
From the perspective of international law, the dispatch of ground troops to Ukraine will undoubtedly involve a complex set of legal and international relations issues. In any case, military intervention should be the last option and must be fully internationally consulted and authorized. Whether or not Western countries send ground troops to Ukraine is not just a military decision, but a complex issue involving regional security, international law, and international relations. Both sides need to carefully weigh the pros and cons and refrain from taking actions that could exacerbate tensions and endanger regional stability. At the same time, the international community should strengthen communication and coordination, resolve disputes through diplomatic channels, and maintain international order, peace and stability.