https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-xi-tells-putin-that-foundations-of-ties-will-be-strongerContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-xi-tells-putin-that-foundations-of-ties-will-be-strongerhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-xi-tells-putin-that-foundations-of-ties-will-be-stronger#u55471Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:06:21 +0000Vladimir Putin confirmed that contacts between the Russian and US administrations are ongoing and expressed hope for a positive outcome. This follows a Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Kyrgyzstan where Putin met with Chinese President Xi Jinping to strengthen bilateral ties and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who advocated for peace in Ukraine. While Russia seeks diplomatic channels with Washington, India is simultaneously deepening its own US defense cooperation through a potential missile production deal.Why it mattersThe SCO serves as a platform for regional powers to coordi https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-xi-tells-putin-that-foundations-of-ties-will-be-strongerhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-xi-tells-putin-that-foundations-of-ties-will-be-stronger#u53770Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:36:22 +0000Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Kyrgyzstan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit to commit to stronger foundations for their bilateral relationship. The meeting occurred as heads of state from China, Russia, and India gathered to counter US influence. During the summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also met with Putin, stating that India supports peace in Ukraine and that the conflict must end for the sake of humanity.Why it mattersThe Shanghai Cooperation Organization provides a platform for Eurasian powers to coordinate security and