A Gradual Shift In Russia's Sanctions Regime?

Trump continues to push his peace plan and has now refused to back a UN declaration of support for Ukraine on the eve of the anniversary of the war. This ends Russia’s isolation, for the most part. Europe will no longer be a key focal point for U.S. security policy, opening the way for a future iron curtain that removes the “trans” from “transAtlantic”. East and West then become something much different. Yet, China and the U.S. now find themselves (at least from their respective towers of power) on the same side, backing…