Putin and Xi affirm strategic alliance amid ‘unpredictable’ world
Summary
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Kyrgyzstan to confirm their strong alliance amid global uncertainty. They discussed growing cooperation between their countries, economic ties, and the ongoing war in Ukraine.Key Facts
- Xi and Putin met at the SCO summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
- They reaffirmed their strategic partnership despite global unpredictability.
- Russia's economy is increasingly dependent on China due to Western sanctions from the Ukraine war.
- Xi said China is not providing material support to Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the Ukraine conflict and expressed interest in peace efforts.
- The SCO summit marks its 25th anniversary and includes members like Iran, India, Pakistan, and dialogue partners like Turkey.
- Iran and Russia have strengthened military and economic ties, with Iran supplying drones to Russia.
- The United States, led by President Donald Trump, has warned against Russia and China arming Iran.
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