ViewpointsOpinionWill Moscow’s War Bet Pay Off?Russia is seeking to reset the global order on its own destructive termsSavePrintAmid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, workers dismantle the Soviet monument to Ukraine-Russia friendship in Kyiv, Ukraine, on April 26, 2022. Genya Savilov/AFP via Getty ImagesJames Gorrie4/27/2022|Updated: 4/27/2022CommentaryIs Russia’s invasion of Ukraine just about NATO encroachment?We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentJames GorrieAuthorJames Gorrie is the author of the 2013 book “The China Crisis” and discusses current events and China on his YouTube Podcast, The Banana Republican. Author’s Selected ArticlesThe AI Factor Behind Trump’s Power Play on China’s Oil SuppliersJan 23, 2026Greenland Turning Red?Jan 21, 2026Trump Kicking BRICS Out of the AmericasJan 15, 2026Beijing Rethinking Its Taiwan Unification Plans for 2027Jan 12, 2026Related TopicsRussiawarPutin