International Players at the SCO Summit: Modi, Erdogan, and Putin in Tense Discussions on Ukraine
Amid the opening of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit on August 31, international diplomatic initiatives are drawing increased attention from leading world leaders.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan are planning to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the summit to discuss possible ways to end the war in Ukraine.
It remains unclear whether these two meetings will occur separately or alongside other official engagements, but all signs point to an active diplomatic process.
Radio Liberty reports on these contacts, emphasizing their significance in the current geopolitical context.Additionally, prior to the summit, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a direct conversation with Indian Prime Minister Modi.
According to Zelensky, he shared details of his recent meeting with US President Donald Trump and European leaders in Washington, reaffirming Ukraine’s readiness for dialogue with Russia.
He also stated that Kyiv and Delhi had aligned their positions concerning the upcoming SCO summit, with India set to relay a ‘response signal’ to Moscow.Meanwhile, Turkish President Erdogan, who also plans to meet with Putin during the event, voiced careful observation of diplomatic initiatives, especially those undertaken in the US.
He expressed readiness to facilitate high-level contacts between Kyiv and Moscow in pursuit of sustainable peace.
Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu added that Turkey discusses security guarantees for Ukraine with US Secretary of State Mark R.
Rubio, highlighting Ankara’s crucial role in this matter.Overall, the SCO summit is establishing itself as a pivotal platform where key international actors shape new strategies amidst the Ukrainian crisis, offering alternatives to the prevailing world order and heightening tensions with Western powers.