Trump ... is certainly finding out in this region that a 'special operation' can quickly turn into a quagmire, and that the Middle East is not Venezuela.
Beijing wants to avoid being drawn into a confrontation with Washington while still demonstrating that it has an independent voice on major international crises.
Trump is threatening to cut Kyiv's U.S. security guarantees ... What is this man talking about? There are no ... commitments from Washington regarding ... security.