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Russian energy exports in spotlight at Uzbekistan summit

Business ties are high on the agenda at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Uzbekistan. The countries represented are huge potential markets for Russian energy, and Vladimir Putin has been pushing for closer ties. China and India in particular have increased their imports of Russian oil, natural gas and coal…

France 24

China to the rescue? Putin meets Xi as Russia suffers setbacks in Ukraine

Is Beijing going all in, or hedging its bets as sanctions start to bite and Russia suffers setbacks on the battlefield in Ukraine? After their talks, the Russian president conceded that his Chinese counterpart has doubts over the invasion. What to make of this week's summit in Uzbekistan that brings…

France 24

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…

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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

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

Putin's uncontrolled foot motions are back as he meets 'fellow dictators' in Uzbekistan

More speculation over the health of President Vladimir Putin has arisen after the Russian leader's foot was seen shaking at a conference with other world leaders. Putin has been dogged by theories over if he is ill for some time

Daily Mirror

Xi reaffirms China's support for Russian core interests, in meeting with Putin

China is willing to give strong support to Russia for matters related to its core interests, Chinese President Xi Jinping told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday in Uzbekistan, state broadcaster CCTV reported.

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Putin, Xi hail 'great power' ties at talks defying West

Samarkand (Uzbekistan) (AFP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met for their first face-to-face talks since the start of the conflict in Ukraine on Thursday, hailing their strategic ties in defiance of the West.

AFP

China will work with Russia to 'instill stability and positive energy in a chaotic world', Xi tells Putin

China will work with Russia to "instill stability and positive energy in a chaotic world", Chinese President Xi Jinping told Russian President Vladimir Putin at a meeting on the sidelines of a summit in Uzbekistan.

Reuters

Xi and Putin hold first meeting since Ukraine invasion began

The leaders met in Uzbekistan, days after Russian forces were forced to retreat from much of northeastern Ukraine.

Axios

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

Putin, Xi gather with Asian leaders for talks defying West

Samarkand (Uzbekistan) (AFP) - Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping gathered with other Asian leaders in the ancient Silk Road city of Samarkand on Thursday for a summit touted as a challenge to Western global influence.

AFP

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

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.

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The Independent UK

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

Reuters

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.

AFP

Putin, Xi meet for high-stakes talks in challenge to West

Samarkand (Uzbekistan) (AFP) - Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping gather with other Asian leaders in the ancient Silk Road city of Samarkand from Thursday for a regional summit touted as a challenge to Western global influence.

France 24

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.

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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.

The Guardian - UK

Strength of ‘limitless’ China-Russia ties to be tested at summit

Military setback in Ukraine further weakens Russian position as leaders prepare to jostle for regional influence in Uzbekistan

Al Jazeera

Russia’s Putin to meet Indian PM Modi to boost trade ties

Russian leader, Indian PM will hold talks in Uzbekistan on Friday to discuss trade and fertiliser sales, Kremlin says.

Reuters

Russia's Putin, India's Modi to discuss trade, food supplies on Friday

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet in Uzbekistan on Friday and discuss trade as well as sales of Russian fertilizers and mutual food supplies, the Kremlin said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Putin and Xi to discuss Ukraine and Taiwan, Kremlin says

Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping will discuss Ukraine and Taiwan at a meeting in Uzbekistan on Thursday which the Kremlin said would hold "special significance" given the geopolitical situation.

AFP

China's Xi to visit Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan this week

Beijing (AFP) - China's President Xi Jinping will make state visits to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan this week, Beijing said Monday -- his first trip abroad since the early days of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Independent UK

Xi to visit central Asia in 1st trip abroad since pandemic

China’s leader Xi Jinping will travel to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan starting Wednesday in his first trip abroad since the early days of the pandemic

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