Putin Expresses Ukraine Stance at SCO Summit: Breakthrough or Kremlin’s Traditional Arguments
At the annual Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit held in China, Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated his position on the Ukrainian conflict, making a series of statements that sparked extensive discussions in international circles.
Russia aims to portray the situation in Ukraine as a consequence of internal political upheavals, revolutions, and Western interference, which, in Putin’s view, has led to the crisis.Putin highlighted that agreements reached with U.S.
President Donald Trump in Alaska have the potential to pave the way toward a lasting peace in Ukraine.
At the same time, he did not forget to emphasize the Kremlin’s traditional narratives, accusing the West of fomenting instability and pushing for Ukraine’s NATO integration — which he claims poses a significant security threat to Russia.The Russian leader also stated that the crisis in Ukraine is rooted in 2014, describing it as an illegitimate coup.
He claimed that Western support and pressure on Ukrainian regions directly resulted in conflict and tension.
Putin emphasized that resolving the crisis requires addressing its fundamental causes and restoring security balance, despite diplomatic and political challenges.Much of the discussion during the summit was dedicated to China’s and India’s roles, which Putin highly praised for their active efforts in seeking conflict resolution.
He also expressed hope that the recent Russian-American meeting in Alaska would be a first step toward reducing tensions and stabilizing Ukraine.Participants discussed plans to strengthen global security and seek long-term solutions, including ideas related to a future post-war world order, which China is expected to present soon.
These initiatives are viewed as potential steps to decrease tensions, facilitate compromises between the West and Russia, and establish regional stability.International experts note that the future development of the situation largely depends on diplomatic efforts and concrete actions from all parties involved to cease hostilities and find diplomatic solutions to the Ukrainian crisis.