that is one of the aspects of it, but it is just not a winner for him to support putin. the russians are losing right now. why would they want to support the losing side? they are very opportunistic, the chinese. they are all about seeking their own national advanced. every company seeks their own advantage but in the chinese kate case, they're trying to tie up their economic relationships. why would they choose the losing side right now? i think it's very much part of shipping's -- she jinping's thinking. >> is there any shot he could help us? does china have the power to pressure russia in this war? >> you know, i really hope so. i really think that if anybody can get through through vella -- president bloodier putin right now is say hey, start negotiating seriously. begin to pull back and put a