Beijing Makes Its Move on Ukraine

Much of the discussion surrounding Viktor Yanukovych’s victory in Ukraine’s presidential election has been focused on whether his policies will be oriented more toward the European Union or Russia. Of course, significant changes are expected in foreign policy with the end of the Western-leaning policies of former Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko. But there is an equally important wild-card player that may have more influence on Ukraine than the West or Russia — China.