Putin, Xi, and Pezeshkian to Lead Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Kyrgyzstan
Source Summary
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit will convene Monday in Kyrgyzstan, bringing together leaders from Russia, China, Iran, Pakistan, and India. The gathering occurs 4.5 years into the Russia-Ukraine war and six months into the US military campaign against Iran.
Why it matters
The summit represents a significant gathering of major regional powers amid ongoing international conflicts and demonstrates the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's role as a platform for non-Western geopolitical coordination.
