ANALYSIS: Three leaders hold the fate of 2023 in their hands — and the world is watching
An interesting variable is the willingness of China to remain "neutral" in this war.
However, should the Chinese calculus change , and it decides that assisting Russia becomes more important than its relationship with America, it could see a significant shift in Russian fortunes. In 2023, Biden and Zelenskyy are likely to be under greater pressure — from Europe and some in the US Congress, to explore peaceful resolutions to the war.
As we begin the new year, we should be encouraged by the fact that Ukraine, despite continuing Russian missile attacks, enters 2023 with a surfeit of confidence and battle-tested capability to defeat its Russian invaders.
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