Russian President Putin Vows To Press Attack On Ukraine

Chinese President Xi Jinping made his first foreign trip since the pandemic to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Uzbekistan, meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The summit occurs amid strained US-China relations and the ongoing Ukraine war. Putin criticized the US and EU for sanctions against Russia and sought support from SCO countries, which remained neutral. Xi Jinping, facing domestic challenges, aimed to bolster international clout ahead of a key Communist Party meeting. Both leaders sought to project strength and maintain international alliances.

What are the implications of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization for Western alliances?

How is Xi Jinping's domestic situation influencing his foreign policy decisions?

What was the nature of the relationship between Russia and China as discussed in the context of the recent summit?