Putin, Xi reaffirm Russia-China ties amid ‘unpredictable’ world
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping met at the SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan to reaffirm their strategic alliance. Both leaders emphasized the strength of their bilateral ties despite global instability and ongoing conflicts.
Why it matters
The meeting underscores the deepening geopolitical alignment between Moscow and Beijing amidst significant international tensions and ongoing wars.
The Russian and Chinese leaders met in Kyrgyzstan on the sidelines of the SCO summit, being attended by over a dozen heads of state.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands during a meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on August 31, 2026 [Pool/Reuters] By AFP Published On 31 Aug 2026 31 Aug 2026 Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have reaffirmed their strategic alliance amid growing global uncertainty, as they met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Kyrgyzstan.
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