Here are the key takeaways as China urges solidarity with Russia, India and other Shanghai Cooperation allies.
. Putin spoke via video link at the meeting, which was his first summit since Yevgeny Prigozhin ordered units from his private army — which has been a key component in Russia's war in Ukraine for a year — to march on Moscow after accusing Russia's military commanders of treason and ineptitude.
"Russia is confidently resisting and will continue to resist external pressure, sanctions and provocations," Putin said, adding his thanks to the other SCO nations for their support during the Wagner putsch attempt, which he previously labelled a"rebellion.""I would like to thank my colleagues from the SCO countries who expressed support for the actions of the Russian leadership to protect the constitutional order and the life and security of citizens," he said.
China and Russia have in recent years ramped up economic cooperation and diplomatic contacts, with their strategic partnership having only grown closer since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine last year. During the virtual meeting, Xi"called for efforts to safeguard regional peace and ensure common security,"
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