Video: Putin, in a faint voice, outlined to Xi the prospects for cooperation with Russia
During the summit in Bishkek, the Russian delegation, led by dictator Putin, held a meeting with the Chinese delegation, during which Putin tried to paint a rosy picture of a shared future for Russia and China to Xi Jinping. But it all came across as rather pathetic.
Stammering and stumbling over his words, he read from cards the figures on trade growth rates and projects in industry, energy, and AI. It seems this performance failed to convince the Chinese, as Putin has not yet managed to reach an agreement with Xi on the construction of the “Power of Siberia-2” gas pipeline, which is crucial for Russia.
The leaders of Russia, the U.S., and China may hold a trilateral meeting at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, which will take place on November 18–19, 2026, in Shenzhen, China. Yuri Ushakov, an aide to the Russian president, announced this possibility.
During a meeting with Putin at the SCO summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that his country supports peace efforts and that every day of hostilities sets humanity back, so resolving issues through peaceful means is a necessity for the entire world.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Bishkek for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit marking the 25th anniversary of the organization’s founding. The meetings on Monday and Tuesday are being held under the slogan “25 Years of the SCO: Together for Lasting Peace, Development, and Prosperity.”
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, which begins Monday in Bishkek, will bring together the leaders of China, Russia—the aggressor state—Iran, India, Pakistan, Belarus, and the countries of Central Asia. Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will meet together for the first time since the start of the U.S. and Israeli war against the Islamic Republic.
