Wartime Presidents of Russia and Iran Rally With Chinese and Indian Leaders
Four major powers convene at the SCO Summit in Kyrgyzstan amid ongoing Iran war
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The summit's opening day saw bilateral talks between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Modi urged Putin to end the war in Iran, stating that 'every day of war sets humanity back'. Iranian President Pezeshkian appealed to Modi to use India's extensive contacts to help end the war.
The summit also features Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is set to meet with Putin, Modi, and Pezeshkian. The meeting is seen as a show of symbolic solidarity among the leaders. The summit comes as the U.S.
The SCO Summit continues in Bishkek. The New York Times and Bloomberg.com note that the summit tests the reach and influence of the China-led SCO amid the Iran war. The Times of India, NDTV, Nikkei Asia, MS NOW and thenationalnews.com also cover the summit.
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- SCO Summit 2026 Live Updates: 'Every day of war sets humanity back': PM Modi tells Putin at Bishkek bilateral talks The Times of India · 15h ago
- 'Asked PM Modi To Use India's Extensive Contacts': Iran's Appeal To End War NDTV · 15h ago
- China-led SCO gathers in Kyrgyzstan as Iran tensions test its reach Nikkei Asia · 15h ago
- 'Symbolic solidarity': Xi, Putin and Modi set to meet Iran's Pezeshkian thenationalnews.com · 15h ago
- Trump undermines his own stance on Iran, gives Russia and China a pass on Tehran aid MS NOW · 15h ago
- Trump’s Iran War Sets Test for Xi and Putin’s Security Club Bloomberg.com · 15h ago
- Wartime Presidents of Russia and Iran Rally With Chinese and Indian Leaders The New York Times · 15h ago
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What is the SCO Summit?
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit is an annual meeting of member states, including China, Russia, India, and Iran. The summit focuses on security, economic cooperation, and regional stability.
What is the significance of the 2026 SCO Summit?
The 2026 SCO Summit is significant due to the ongoing war in Iran and the geopolitical tensions it has sparked. The meeting of leaders from major powers comes as the U.S. faces criticism for its stance on Iran and its relations with China and Russia.
What is the role of India in the Iran war?
India has extensive contacts and influence in the region. Iran has appealed to Indian Prime Minister Modi to use these contacts to help end the war.
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