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Putin's China Visit: Rallying Sanctioned Nations Against the West

8/31/2025

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Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China from August 31 for a four-day Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit.
He criticized Western sanctions, emphasizing opposition to "discriminatory" trade restrictions.
Putin seeks to enhance solidarity among sanctioned nations and advocate for a multipolar world order.
He will join a military parade with leaders from North Korea and other nations.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China from August 31 for a four-day Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit.
He criticized Western sanctions, emphasizing opposition to "discriminatory" trade restrictions.
Putin seeks to enhance solidarity among sanctioned nations and advocate for a multipolar world order.
He will join a military parade with leaders from North Korea and other nations.