Former prime minister of Australia Kevin Rudd joins Aaron to talk all about China's stake in Russia's war with Ukraine and the strategic calculations of President Xi Jinping.
Although not on the battlefield, China figures as a central player in the Ukraine crisis. The strength of China-Russia relations was clearly a factor for Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine, as sweeping Western sanctions have only highlighted Putin’s dependence on Xi Jinping. Indeed, China is the only nation of consequence that fully supports Russia. But how enduring is that support? What are China’s calculations as it seeks to balance support for Russia against its own interests? And does the Biden administration have any leverage over China as it seeks to support Ukraine and defuse the crisis?
Tune in as Aaron David Miller sits down with Kevin Rudd, former Australian prime minister and head of the Asia Society, to discuss these and other issues.
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