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The second link is that both Putin and Xi argue Ukraine and Taiwan lack any real autonomy, and are being used as tools of a hegemonic and aggressive America. So reclaiming Ukraine/Taiwan for the motherland would serve a double purpose. It would fulfil the historic destiny of Russia/China. And successful invasions would strike a massive blow against US global power in two key theatres: Europe and Asia. Hence the changes “unseen in 100 years”. The chance to be a world-historical figure is surely alluring for a strongman leader. And Putin and Xi fit that strongman mould. The Russian and Chinese...
