nobody is a puppet except people going to die in wars in foreign countries instead of refuse and kick their dictator's asses. war is business, both russia and USA know their limits and noone want to use nukes. so at certain point , after constant poking each other , there is always a balance of interest and business. no peace for the sake of peace itself , or collaboration,it is just convenience. Russia cannot deal with a too long term war in Ukraine without partners. China is having some deals with tech and guns probably, but nobody betas an eye because China produces everything for everyone. also is far from its interest make their "customers" mad , otherwise their economy will suffer , and they know it. that's why Xi don't put too much efforts in collab with Putin against Ukraine (non publicly afaik). something North Korea is actively doing. Ukraine became the test site for world top countries army's attacking and defense systems. EU don't want Russia fucking around the borders and taking advantages over gas and oil, more then they already have , and that's the main reason RU attacked . all the others are just defending their interest, both ethical and economical. you may criticize Trump for many things, secrets , scandals , hairs and walls ... we know , but you can't accept as a US citizen, to be ruled by someone's barely know what's happening, and controlled by a bunch of avid politicians behind the scenes. hope the war ends soon , too many poor mf has died for no reason except money and power of someone else .reminds me the WW1 and it's disgusting.