Putin blames West for Ukraine war at China-led SCO summit
Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin blamed Western countries for starting the war in Ukraine during a speech at a summit in China. He claimed that NATO's actions led to regional instability and stated that Russia's security concerns need to be addressed for peace talks to progress. Putin also met with other leaders at the summit to discuss the ongoing conflict.Key Facts
- Putin spoke at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China.
- He accused the West and NATO of provocation, saying they are responsible for the Ukraine conflict.
- The conflict in Ukraine escalated with Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022.
- Western nations have imposed sanctions on Russia due to the invasion.
- Putin held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders during the summit.
- Russia and China view the SCO as a counterbalance to Western alliances.
- There have been unsuccessful attempts at negotiating peace between Russia and Ukraine.
- Putin insists that Western security moves are a core issue in the conflict and must be addressed.
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