Putin Turns Again to China’s Xi as Russia’s Clout Crumbles

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   Putin and Xi to Meet in Kyrgyzstan for SCO Summit

   Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit. The leaders intend to counter Western and US influence while discussing the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline. Putin aims to position Russia as a counterweight to the West as his international influence declines. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also attend the summit, though reports suggest the organization's utility for India is diminishing.

   Why it matters

   The SCO serves as a platform for Eurasian powers to coordinate security and economic policy. This meeting occurs as Russia seeks deeper ties with China to offset diplomatic isolation. The Power of Siberia 2 talks are critical for Russia's energy export strategy.

   What is confirmed

   • Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping will meet in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, for the SCO summit.
   • The leaders seek to counter Western and US influence.
   • Narendra Modi will attend the SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan.

   Still unconfirmed

   • India finds the SCO of diminishing usefulness.
   • Putin intends to set Russia as a counterweight to the West at the Bishkek summit.

   What to watch next

   • Outcome of the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline negotiations
   • Official joint statements regarding US influence in Central Asia
   Sources used for this update (11)

   1. aa.com.tr — Xi, Modi, Putin to meet in Kyrgyzstan: What to watch at SCO summit
   2. Foreign Policy — The SCO’s Diminishing Usefulness for India
   3. South China Morning Post — Xi, Putin to meet in Bishkek for Power of Siberia 2 talks: Kremlin
   4. news.cgtn.com — Can the SCO take root locally and culturally?
   5. France 24 — Putin, Xi set for Central Asia summit as Russia, China seek to counter Western influence
   6. WSJ — Putin Turns Again to China’s Xi as Russia’s Clout Crumbles
   7. news.cgtn.com — We Talk: A young Kyrgyz student discovers China through cinema
   8. Nikkei Asia — Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, Semicon Taiwan, Shein listing
   9. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty — Putin Looks To Set Russia As Counterweight To West At Bishkek Summit
   10. Al Jazeera — Russia, China leaders to meet at Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit
   11. The Hill — Leaders of China, Russia and India are among heads of state meeting to counter US influence
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