Flag of Taiwan. File photoMOSCOW, Aug 1. In the event of an escalation in Taiwan, the US will switch from the conflict in Ukraine to events around the island, Politico writes, citing an unnamed senior European diplomat.
"In the worst case scenario, the US will shift its attention from Ukraine to tensions with China because of Taiwan", the source said.
So far, the diplomat believes, the situation in Taiwan does not cause NATO concern, but it can easily escalate. war» between the US and China over the island is becoming more intense, and what is happening is being closely watched in European capitals. In recent days, the topic of Taiwan in the context of US-China relations has gained particular importance against the backdrop of media reports about the intention of the speaker of the US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi visit Taiwan. Last weekend, Pelosi went on an Asian tour, but visiting the island is not in her plans. China does not recognize Taiwan's sovereignty and has repeatedly called on the West to stop any official contacts with Taipei. As for the situation in Ukraine, Beijing emphasizes that for historical and political reasons, no analogies are appropriate and demands that the United States not interfere in its internal affairs. Washington, formally observing the «one China principle» and not having diplomatic relations with Taipei, not only maintains ties with the island, but also regularly supplies weapons there. » />The British general called the condition for the refusal to support Ukraine