SCO slams attacks, sanctions on Iran: Key takeaways from Bishkek summit
Heads of state from China, Russia, and India met in Kyrgyzstan for the 26th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO Member States to counter US influence. During the summit, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping affirmed their strategic alliance in an unpredictable world. Simultaneously, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Putin to end the war in Ukraine for humanity's sake. The organization also issued a condemnation of sanctions and attacks targeting Iran.
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- ✓ The 26th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO Member States took place in Kyrgyzstan.
- ✓ Leaders from China, Russia, and India attended the summit to counter US influence.
- ✓ Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping affirmed their strategic alliance.
- ✓ Narendra Modi told Vladimir Putin that the war in Ukraine must end for humanity's sake.
What changed
The SCO held its 26th Council of Heads of State meeting in Bishkek, resulting in a joint condemnation of sanctions on Iran.
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SCO Leaders Meet in Bishkek to Counter US Influence
Heads of state from China, Russia, and India met in Kyrgyzstan for the 26th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO Member States to counter US influence. During the summit, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping affirmed their strategic alliance in an unpredictable world. Simultaneously, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Putin to end the war in Ukraine for humanity's sake. The organization also issued a condemnation of sanctions and attacks targeting Iran.
Why it matters
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation serves as a platform for Eurasian powers to coordinate security and economic policy. This meeting occurs as Russia faces crumbling clout and the US threatens tariffs on Russian oil.
What is confirmed
- The 26th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO Member States took place in Kyrgyzstan.
- Leaders from China, Russia, and India attended the summit to counter US influence.
- Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping affirmed their strategic alliance.
- Narendra Modi told Vladimir Putin that the war in Ukraine must end for humanity's sake.
- The SCO condemned sanctions and attacks against Iran.
Still unconfirmed
- Russia's clout is crumbling as Putin turns to Xi.
What to watch next
- Implementation of US tariffs on Russian oil
- Diplomatic responses from Russia regarding Modi's plea to end the Ukraine war
confidence 95%Sources used for this update (12)
- WSJ — Putin Turns Again to China’s Xi as Russia’s Clout Crumbles
- AP News — Leaders of China, Russia and India are among heads of state meeting to counter US influence
- The New York Times — Wartime Presidents of Russia and Iran Rally With Chinese and Indian Leaders
- Reuters — India's Modi tells Russia's Putin that the war in Ukraine must end for humanity's sake
- Al Jazeera — Putin and Xi affirm strategic alliance amid ‘unpredictable’ world
- CNBC — Indian PM Modi implores Putin to end Ukraine war amid U.S. tariff threat on Russian oil
- NBC News — Leaders of China, Russia and India meeting to counter U.S. influence
- dw.com — Putin-Modi meeting at SCO: Can Russia-India ties hold?
- BBC — Ukraine war: What to make of Modi's plea to Putin to end conflict
- sectsco.org — The 26th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO Member States and the "SCO Plus" Meeting Held in Kyrgyzstan
- aljazeera.com — SCO slams attacks, sanctions on Iran: Key takeaways from Bishkek summit
- Президент России — Meeting of the SCO Heads of State Council
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