News Analysis While tension is growing between Washington and Moscow over a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine, it remains unclear which side China will support. As China has trade and investment relations with all three countries and the European Union, it is possible that Beijing will not get involved. However, the Chinese regime could use Ukraine as a distraction to capture Taiwan. Since 2014, Russian leaders have been citing historical and cultural reasons why they believe Ukraine belongs to Russia. Leading up to the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Soviet Union, President Vladimir Putin and former President Dmitry Medvedev published papers, claiming Russian dominion over Ukraine. Belarus and Ukraine serve as buffer zones between Russia and NATO. Consequently, Russia opposes Ukraine’s entry into NATO, which they see as a security concern. A White House representative said at a press briefing on Dec. 6 that Russia has moved battalion-sized tactical groups to …