HISTORICAL FACTS: 27 - The Untold Story

Ukraine recap: Russian setbacks on the battlefield, Putin's limited military and diplomatic options

While his troops struggle to regroup in the face of a lightning-fast Ukrainian offensive in the northeast, Vladimir Putin is in Samarkand, fabled halfway point of the silk road in Uzbekistan, for a summit meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). While he is there he has a busy schedule…

The Conversation · Sep 15, 2022

Vladimir Putin's ally Xi raises 'concerns' about Ukraine war in tense showdown meeting

In a visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Uzbekistan, Vladimir Putin revealed Xi had some concerns about the war in Ukraine. Putin also said China was "willing to work with Russia to demonstrate the responsibility of big powers"

Daily Mirror · Sep 15, 2022

Raisi Says Iran-Russia Cooperation Can Neutralize Limitations Imposed by US Sanctions

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that a delegation of 80 large companies will visit Iran next week, Russian state-owned news agency RIA reported. Putin and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi are at a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Samarkand, in Uzbekistan.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 15, 2022

India, Russia to discuss energy security as oil, coal trade soars

India and other members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) will discuss energy security at the regional security bloc's meeting in Uzbekistan, India's foreign secretary Vinay Kwatra said on Thursday.

Reuters · Sep 15, 2022

Iran signs memorandum to join Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

As leaders meet in Uzbekistan, the eight-member regional body is poised to add Iran to its ranks.

Al Jazeera · Sep 15, 2022

Xi, Putin hold summit in Uzbekistan as the Ukraine war dominates

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin are expected to meet on the sidelines of a summit in Uzbekistan, a group formed by Beijing and Moscow as a counterweight to U.S. influence.

WEKU · Sep 15, 2022

China, Russia, Central Asia leaders hold security summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russia’s Vladimir Putin and leaders from India and Central Asian nations are headed to Uzbekistan for a summit of a security group seen by Beijing and Moscow as a counterweight to U.S. influence

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2022

Putin says Xi has questions and concerns over Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said he understood that Xi Jinping had questions and concerns about the situation in Ukraine but praised China's leader for what he said was a "balanced" position on the conflict.

Reuters · Sep 15, 2022

Xi says China is ready to work with Russia as global 'great powers'

Chinese President Xi Jinping told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Thursday that Beijing was willing to work with Moscow as "great powers" during his first trip overseas since the early days of the pandemic.

France 24 · Sep 15, 2022

China's Xi arrives in Uzbekistan -Chinese state media

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Uzbekistan for a state visit on Wednesday night, Chinese state media reported, to be followed by meetings with several foreign leaders including Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Reuters · Sep 14, 2022