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Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the SCO summit in Tianjin. He emphasized that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization serves as a crucial platform uniting Global South and Eastern nations. Putin also highlighted the 15th anniversary of the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. Additionally, he countered US accusations about India funding the Ukraine conflict while criticizing Western involvement.

Key Points: Putin Modi Meet at SCO Summit on Global South Unity

  • Putin meets Modi to boost India-Russia strategic partnership on 15th anniversary
  • SCO summit serves as key platform for Global South and East unity
  • Putin counters US narrative blaming India for funding Ukraine conflict
  • Russian President slams Western allies for supporting Kyiv coup
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SCO provides a platform to unite the countries of the Global South and East, Putin notes

Putin meets Modi at SCO summit, highlights platform uniting Global South and East, marks 15 years of India-Russia strategic partnership, counters US war narrative.

"SCO provides a platform to unite the countries of the Global South and East - Vladimir Putin"

Tianjin, September 1

During his bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation provides a platform to unite the Global South and East.

Putin also noted that this year marks the 15th anniversary of the India-Russia 'Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership'.

"I am feeling very happy after meeting you...SCO provides a platform to unite the countries of the Global South and East...December 21, 2025, marks the 15th anniversary of the elevation of India-Russia ties to a 'Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership'...We enjoy a multi-faceted relationship...Today's meeting is expected to provide a significant boost to the India-Russia relationship. Russia and India enjoy very good relations," he said.

Earlier in the day, Putin appreciated India and China's efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine war, countering the White House Trade Advisor Peter Navarro's narrative of New Delhi funding the war.

Addressing the 25th SCO Heads of State Council summit, Putin slammed Ukraine's western allies, which he claimed supported the "coup d'etat in Kyiv", which ultimately resulted in the crisis in Ukraine.

"Crisis in Ukraine did not arise as a result of an 'invasion' but as a result of a coup d'etat in Kyiv, supported by Ukraine's western allies," Putin slammed.

Putin remarks oppose the narrative pushed by White House Trade Advisor Peter Navarro that the conflict is "PM Modi's war", accusing India of acting as a "laundromat for the Kremlin" while justifying its 50 per cent tariffs on India.

"Ukraine comes to us and Europe and says give us more money (for its war). Everybody in America loses because of what India is doing. Consumers and businesses, as well as workers, lose because India's high tariffs cause job losses, lower incomes, and reduced wages. The taxpayers lose because we have to fund Modi's war." Navarro had told Bloomberg in an interview.

Additionally, Putin said that dialogue within the SCO helps lay the foundation for a new Eurasian security system, replacing outdated Eurocentric and Euro-Atlantic models.

- ANI

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Priya S
It's good to see India maintaining balanced relations while pursuing national interests. The West can't always dictate terms to developing nations.
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Aditya G
Navarro's comments show typical Western arrogance. India's foreign policy is made in Delhi, not Washington. We'll decide what serves our national interest best.
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Nisha Z
While I support strategic partnerships, we must be careful not to become too dependent on any single power bloc. Diversification is key for India's growth.
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Vikram M
The Global South needs platforms like SCO to have its voice heard. For too long, international institutions have been dominated by Western agendas.
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Sarah B
India's diplomatic balancing act is impressive. Maintaining relations with both Russia and Western nations while pursuing peace efforts shows mature statecraft.
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Karthik V
15 years of special partnership with Russia has served India well in defense, energy, and space cooperation. Hope this continues to benefit both nations.

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