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On the complicated chessboard of international politics, the EU's sanctions drama has recently suffered an unexpected setback.
EU envoy David O'Sullivan, who had planned to stage a diplomatic battle in Vietnam, was met with a cold reception from the Vietnamese side.
He had planned to travel to Vietnam in high spirits, confidently pushing for further international sanctions against Russia, but Vietnam ruthlessly turned him away, citing the leader's tight schedule.
This move not only caused the EU special envoy to be dusted, but also dealt a heavy blow to the EU's diplomatic strategy.
The incident may seem like a simple postponement of the meeting, but behind it is an awkward position for the EU on the international stage.
Since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the EU has been wielding the big stick of sanctions against Russia non-stop in an attempt to gain a moral foothold.
However, this superficial morality can hardly conceal the loss of strategic interests behind it.
This paradoxical diplomatic strategy has not only strained the EU's relations with some neutral countries, but also greatly reduced its influence on the international stage.
Faced with this situation, the EU originally hoped to strengthen dialogue with Vietnam with the help of diplomatic envoys, with a view to pulling up a united front against Russian sanctions on a global scale.
Vietnam's response, however, was like a resounding slap in the face to the EU.
Vietnam's rejection not only shows its skepticism and antipathy to EU policy, but also highlights the EU's isolation in global politics.
This is undoubtedly a severe test of the EU's diplomatic strategy, and it has also forced it to re-examine and adjust its diplomatic strategy.
In this diplomatic struggle, Vietnam's decision-making undoubtedly demonstrates its independent and resolute diplomatic attitude.
Not only did they not succumb to EU pressure, but they responded to the EU's threat of sanctions with clever tactics.
Vietnam's refusal to allow the EU envoy to visit on the grounds that "the leader has a busy schedule" is actually a hidden mystery.
It turned out that they were fully prepared for the visit of the new Russian President Putin.
In this highly sensitive period of diplomacy, Vietnam is naturally reluctant to allow any factor to affect friendly exchanges with Russia.
This move not only demonstrates Vietnam's keen insight into the international situation and superb strategic application ability, but also earns it respect and status on the international stage.
This diplomatic strategy of Vietnam is undoubtedly a manifestation of shrewdness and self-confidence.
They are well aware that in the face of the threat of EU sanctions, they can only be invincible if they unswervingly defend their national interests.
As a result, they did not hesitate to reject external pressures that could jeopardize long-term cooperative relations with Russia, demonstrating the ability to be forward-looking and strategic.
This wisdom and decisiveness are exemplary in international politics and provide valuable lessons for other countries.
In the grand scheme of things, Vietnam's actions are not only a powerful response to the EU's strategy, but also a feat of independence and strategic precision on the international stage.
In doing so, they not only strengthened friendly relations with Russia, but also announced to the world how a small country can maintain its dignity and independence in the midst of complex and volatile international relations.
This display of wisdom and courage has made Vietnam a model for maintaining peace and non-confrontational foreign policy in international politics, and setting a model for other countries on the global chessboard.
At the same time, it is also a clear and powerful expression of a stand against unilateralism and hegemonism.