[tim333]

> If Europe is empowered as a result of the US self-sabotage shenanigans, the situation may well turn out much less convenient for Russia.

I kind of hope that happens. China can do ok just not getting involved in the various fights as far as it can.

[poisonborz]

Sadly it looks like the other way round. EU is suddenly really frightened and feels alone, and is still hard at pleasing the US instead of going the self-sufficient way.