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Putin Blames NATO for Ukraine Conflict at SCO Summit

9/2/2025

Summary

Story summary

Vladimir Putin attributed the Ukraine conflict to NATO's influence and the 2014 coup at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit.
He emphasized the need to address these "root causes" for peace and mentioned possible diplomatic solutions with Donald Trump.
Ukraine called on China to urge Putin for peace, noting the SCO's final declaration did not mention the war.
The summit underscored the strengthening Russia-China alliance against Western influence.

History

Historical Context

The 2014 Ukrainian Revolution marked a pivotal shift as Ukraine moved towards Western integration, prompting NATO's expansion to 30 member states. This escalation heightened tensions with Russia, which views NATO's presence as a threat. Putin's comments at the 2021 Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit underscore ongoing disputes over Western influence in Eastern Europe, particularly regarding Ukraine's sovereignty and security.

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Story summary

Vladimir Putin attributed the Ukraine conflict to NATO's influence and the 2014 coup at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit.
He emphasized the need to address these "root causes" for peace and mentioned possible diplomatic solutions with Donald Trump.
Ukraine called on China to urge Putin for peace, noting the SCO's final declaration did not mention the war.
The summit underscored the strengthening Russia-China alliance against Western influence.

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