Putin has just been publicly humiliated. Even his friends are fed up
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop the "endless war" during a meeting at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. While Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping affirmed their strategic alliance in an unpredictable world, the interaction with Modi suggests growing friction among Russia's partners. Putin also met with the President of Iran and other leaders to rally support for his wartime administration, though the stability of Russia-India ties remains an open question.
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- ✓ Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping affirmed a strategic alliance.
- ✓ The Presidents of Russia and Iran met with leaders from China and India.
What changed
Narendra Modi explicitly called for an end to the conflict during his meeting with Vladimir Putin.
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Modi Urges Putin to End Endless War at SCO Meeting
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop the "endless war" during a meeting at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. While Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping affirmed their strategic alliance in an unpredictable world, the interaction with Modi suggests growing friction among Russia's partners. Putin also met with the President of Iran and other leaders to rally support for his wartime administration, though the stability of Russia-India ties remains an open question.
Why it matters
Russia relies on strategic partnerships with China and India to mitigate the impact of international sanctions. The SCO serves as a primary diplomatic venue for these non-Western powers to coordinate. Public pressure on Putin from within this bloc indicates a shift in how his allies view the longevity of the conflict.
What is confirmed
- Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping affirmed a strategic alliance.
- The Presidents of Russia and Iran met with leaders from China and India.
Still unconfirmed
- Vladimir Putin has been publicly humiliated and his friends are fed up.
What to watch next
- Official diplomatic statements from New Delhi regarding the SCO meeting outcome.
- Further evidence of policy shifts in India's trade or military relations with Russia.
confidence 70%Sources used for this update (5)
- The New York Times — Wartime Presidents of Russia and Iran Rally With Chinese and Indian Leaders
- Al Jazeera — Putin and Xi affirm strategic alliance amid ‘unpredictable’ world
- dw.com — Putin-Modi meeting at SCO: Can Russia-India ties hold?
- The Telegraph — Modi tells Putin to stop ‘endless war’
- The i Paper — Putin has just been publicly humiliated. Even his friends are fed up
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