Putin, Xi reaffirm strategic alliance at SCO summit amid global unpredictability

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, reaffirming their strategic partnership. The meeting underscores continued alignment between Moscow and Beijing against Western-led order, though no new concrete agreements were announced. This signals sustained geopolitical cohesion between the two powers, reinforcing a bloc dynamic that challenges Western influence.