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Trump Pushes for U.S.-Russia Ties to Counter China

3/21/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump aims to incentivize Russia to end the war in Ukraine and shift global power away from China.
The Trump administration seeks closer U.S.–Russia relations, with officials saying stronger ties could weaken the Moscow-Beijing alliance.
Experts remain skeptical, arguing the Moscow-Beijing partnership is strong.
The administration views countering China's influence as a long-term goal and maintains ongoing diplomatic efforts to achieve it.

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U.S. President Donald Trump aims to incentivize Russia to end the war in Ukraine and shift global power away from China.
The Trump administration seeks closer U.S.–Russia relations, with officials saying stronger ties could weaken the Moscow-Beijing alliance.
Experts remain skeptical, arguing the Moscow-Beijing partnership is strong.
The administration views countering China's influence as a long-term goal and maintains ongoing diplomatic efforts to achieve it.