Geopolitics
Beevor Claims Putin Fears China Despite Needing Alliance Against West
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The Russian Mindset and Where it Comes From - Historian Sir Antony Beevor
What was said
"Putin being in need of the Chinese, but I think probably underneath afraid of them as well."
Antony Beevor assessed that while Putin depends on China for support, he likely fears Chinese exploitation of Russia's vulnerability, particularly regarding Siberia. He noted China is already demographically taking over Russia's Far East and changing maps to show Chinese names for cities like Vladivostok, suggesting a looming territorial concern for Moscow.
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- The Russian Mindset and Where it Comes From - Historian Sir Antony Beevor
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