Objectively, Donald Trump is not interested in Ukraine's negotiations with Russia. The US is interested in Ukraine's victory over Russia, even if there is still no understanding of it.
However, realizing that the US and the West are already at war with Russia should change this suicidal approach to arming Ukraine. Moreover, if the US and Europe plan to survive in the war with Russia, they should be ready to oppose Russia by all means before it is too late.
The hidden war of attrition against the US, which Russia already wages, will turn into a war of extermination as soon as Russia wins in Ukraine if the West chooses to impose capitulation to Russia on Ukraine instead of strengthening military aid.
Such a strong and devoted partner like Ukraine is a gift to the US. Unfortunately, until now, the US has played into Putin's hands by depriving Ukraine of the weapons and sacrificing Ukraine and Ukrainians.
However, to face Russia's aggression, negotiations with China are necessary, and Marco Rubio, sanctioned by the Chinese government, is not a good choice. He neither projects strength nor trust.
Building a constructive relationship with China will be challenging. Russia uses all possible means to ignite a war between the US and China, which is the cornerstone of its global strategy.
Moscow, by clashing the heads of the two most powerful countries in the world and bleeding them dry, becomes the only global superpower by default. Choosing Marco Rubio as Secretary of State plays into Putin's hands and promotes Russian interests by antagonizing China.
However, unlike Russia, China is an inherently rational player. China's irrationality is a derivative of Russian influence, not an inherent quality.
Economic interests and the issue of survival (Russia is waging a hidden war of attrition against China, too) will shape China's adequate political position if some cultural specifics of China and economic interests are considered.
However, the Secretary of State should have strong economic and business thinking for such an approach. Mike Pompeo had the necessary charisma and was a virtuoso at building political relations with the outside world based on the United States' business and economic interests and creating solid alliances.
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