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Xi, Putin to meet in Bishkek for Power of Siberia 2 talks: Kremlin

President Vladimir Putin and President Xi Jinping used the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek to advocate for United Nations reform. Putin stated the UN's potential remains untapped, while Xi urged member states to reject double standards and the law of the jungle to restore the organization's credibility. These statements followed bilateral talks between the two leaders regarding the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline and broader cooperation to counter US influence. Other regional leaders, including the president of Mongolia, held separate bilateral meetings with Russia and China on the summit sidelines.

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Leaders transitioned from bilateral pipeline negotiations to public calls for UN effectiveness and the rejection of international double standards.

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  1. Putin and Xi call for UN reform during SCO summit in Bishkek

    President Vladimir Putin and President Xi Jinping used the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek to advocate for United Nations reform. Putin stated the UN's potential remains untapped, while Xi urged member states to reject double standards and the law of the jungle to restore the organization's credibility. These statements followed bilateral talks between the two leaders regarding the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline and broader cooperation to counter US influence. Other regional leaders, including the president of Mongolia, held separate bilateral meetings with Russia and China on the summit sidelines.

    Why it matters

    The SCO serves as a regional security and economic bloc. Russia's increasing reliance on partners like China is evident as it seeks diplomatic leverage amid ongoing international tensions.

    What is confirmed

    • President Vladimir Putin stated the potential of the United Nations remains untapped.
    • President Xi Jinping called on SCO member states to bring credibility back to the UN and reject the law of the jungle.
    • The president of Mongolia held bilateral meetings with Russia, China, and Kyrgyzstan during the summit.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The Bishkek summit showcases the leverage held by partners that Russia increasingly needs.

    What to watch next

    • Formal agreements on the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline terms
    • Official SCO joint declarations regarding UN structural changes
    Sources used for this update (4)
    1. tass.com — SCO leaders highlight UN potential, reject 'law of jungle'
    2. www.newsweek.com — Putin’s Friendship Tax Is Coming Due
    3. tass.com — Recommendation to evacuate foreign diplomats from Kiev stands — Russian Foreign Ministry
    4. thediplomat.com — Mongolia’s President at the SCO Summit
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  2. Putin and Xi Resume Power of Siberia 2 Talks at SCO Summit

    Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping met Monday in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, to resume negotiations on the stalled Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline. The meeting occurred during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, where Putin, Xi, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gathered to counter US global influence. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov described the bilateral discussions as constructive and friendly. The leaders focused on broader bilateral ties and cooperation while attending the regional security summit.

    Why it matters

    The Power of Siberia 2 pipeline is a high-stakes energy project that has faced significant delays. Russia is using the SCO summit to strengthen alliances with independent nations to offset Western diplomatic and economic pressure.

    What is confirmed

    • Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, and Narendra Modi met in Kyrgyzstan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit.
    • The SCO summit serves as a counterweight to US global influence.
    • Putin and Xi held a bilateral meeting in Bishkek on Monday to discuss the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline.
    • Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated the meeting between Putin and Xi took place in a friendly and constructive atmosphere.

    What to watch next

    • Official agreement or signed contract for the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline
    • Statements from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding bilateral ties with Russia and China
    Sources used for this update (7)
    1. nypost.com — Putin, Modi and Xi Jinping unite for anti-US global influence summit
    2. english.nv.ua — Putin and Xi meet in Kyrgyzstan as Russia again pushes major gas pipeline
    3. www.themoscowtimes.com — Putin Arrives in Kyrgyzstan for SCO Summit
    4. www.yahoo.com — Xi and Putin stress cooperation at Kyrgyzstan summit
    5. www.yahoo.com — Putin meets China's Xi at regional security summit
    6. www.nbcnews.com — Leaders of China, Russia and India meeting to counter U.S. influence
    7. www.pipeline-journal.net — Xi and Putin to Tackle Stalled Power of Siberia 2 Gas Pipeline at Bishkek SCO Summit
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  3. Xi and Putin to discuss Power of Siberia 2 at Bishkek SCO Summit

    Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin are meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, for the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit. The Kremlin confirmed the leaders will hold talks regarding the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline. President Putin's itinerary includes the SCO Council of Heads of States, an SCO+ format meeting, and bilateral discussions. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also attending the summit as Russia seeks to bolster ties with allies and independent nations to counter Western influence.

    Why it matters

    The Power of Siberia 2 pipeline is a central element of energy cooperation between Moscow and Beijing. This summit occurs as Russia faces increasing confrontations with the West and seeks to pivot its diplomatic and economic standing eastward.

    What is confirmed

    • President Vladimir Putin, President Xi Jinping, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are attending the 26th SCO summit in Bishkek.
    • The Kremlin stated that Xi and Putin will meet in Bishkek to discuss the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline.
    • Vladimir Putin's schedule includes the SCO Council of Heads of States and a meeting in the SCO+ format.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Russia intends to use the Bishkek summit to set itself as a counterweight to the West.
    • India's perceived usefulness of the SCO is diminishing.

    What to watch next

    • Official agreements or timelines regarding the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline construction.
    • Outcomes of the bilateral meetings between Modi, Xi, and Putin.
    Sources used for this update (9)
    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. news.cgtn.com — Can the SCO take root locally and culturally?
    4. South China Morning Post — Xi, Putin to meet in Bishkek for Power of Siberia 2 talks: Kremlin
    5. WSJ — Putin Turns Again to China’s Xi as Russia’s Clout Crumbles
    6. www.rferl.org — Putin Looks To Set Russia As Counterweight To West At Bishkek Summit
    7. news24online.com — PM Modi, Xi Jinping, Putin set to meet in Bishkek today: What’s on SCO Summit agenda? Here’s why it matters
    8. tass.com — Putin to travel to Bishkek to attend SCO summit
    9. tass.com — Energy cooperation always on agenda of Russian-Chinese contacts — Kremlin
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