Commentary The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is closely watching the difficulty Russia is having in Ukraine and is taking notes. And much is notable in Ukraine. The Ukrainian Effect Many expected that a Russian victory over Ukraine would have taken just a few days. Certainly, it was not expected that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky—a former actor, comedian, and political neophyte who was elected in 2019—would stand up to Vladimir Putin’s invading army. But he did. Today, almost a month later, Russia is still trying to prevail. Ukrainian resistance has proven much stiffer than Moscow bargained for. The West’s Big Response Moreover, the West’s reaction to the invasion is certainly greater than expected as well. The United States, Poland, Germany, and others have resupplied portable and highly effective anti-tank and anti-aircraft weaponry, medical supplies, and more that have helped thwart the Russian military’s advances. But by far, the most important factor …