Depends on the peace deal really. When Russia invaded last year it was expected that they would easily overrun Ukraine and take control - however it turned out that they weren't as powerful as they thought they were and have still made limited advances. The support from the rest of the world for Ukraine has certainly help this - but don't forget Russia has had support from some allies like Iran too.
@TwistedApe I think they want to play both sides - I wouldn't be surprised if China has territorial expansion of it's own in mind and some of the land Russia currently has north of China could be at risk whilst Russia is seen as weak.
@TwistedApe China is interested in growing its economy and becoming the primary global economic power. It doesn't want conflict with the West, as we're amongst its biggest trading market. China really isn't interested in military campaigns. It's interested in economic hegemony.
@LamontCranston of course, and they plan to achieve that through economic hegemony, which is easily the most effective way to their ultimate goal. Everything boils down to economic dominance (as the USA well knows).
A few years back a US trade delegation visited China at the behest of the US government. During the evening, the welcoming speeches were completed and then a senior Chinese Party member took to the podium and blatantly announced that it was China's ultimate goal to become the globe's dominant economy and to effectively render the USA as a mere supplier of natural resources and cheap labour. The American delegates were shocked by the blunt speech and one reported that they left the venue with no illusions as to China's ultimate endgame. I'm well aware of what China's plans are, which is why I won't buy anything that has come from China (for all the impact that will have).
One day, we'll likely all be serfs working for Beijing with zero employment rights. My point is that China would rather achieve that by wielding economic power and rapid modernisation than through military power. Though China is developing strategic military capabilities in case anyone seriously gets in their way.
