“What is Putin’s ultimate goal, not just with Ukraine, but with Eastern Europe and the world in general?”
Putin can’t even take Ukraine…….I doubt if he’s stupid enough to widen his war.
The CCP won’t help Putin either because they’re more interested in squashing the US.
I bought some tools today at the hardware store, and was able to buy 'made in the USA tools'. It's difficult, but not impossible. IMHO we should all try hard not to fund China's ambitions.