The international situation over the past week has been truly breathtakingly chaotic. Trump's outrageous remarks, including calling Zelensky a dictator, were truly alarming, and many European allies found them unacceptable and even offensive. Despite the accusation, Zelensky remained cordial with General Keith Kellogg, Trump's special envoy, who praised him as a courageous leader. British and European leaders have begun visiting the United States to discuss Ukraine. Putin, on the other hand, has been deeply wary of Trump's overly friendly remarks, fearing that Trump might be making unpredictable visits and unsure of his intentions. Beijing, however, wants a share of Ukraine, but fears that the end of the Russo-Ukrainian war will suddenly make China the number one enemy of the United States and its allies, hindering any expansionist moves by Beijing. The situation is like a chaotic game of bridge; without carefully analyzing the various players' actions, it's easy to misjudge.
