Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit: Silence on Ukraine and Major Global Players’ Strategies
The SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization) summit held on September 1 in China gathered world leaders to discuss critical issues related to security and global priorities.
Notably, the final Tianjin Declaration made no direct mention of the war in Ukraine.
This document outlined core principles such as non-interference in the internal affairs of member states, the rejection of the use of force, and the prohibition of unilateral sanctions.
It is crucial to note that these formal statements primarily addressed SCO member countries, while negotiations behind closed doors revolved around Ukraine.Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking confidently during the summit, reaffirmed Russia’s stance in the conflict, emphasizing that security for one nation should not compromise the security of others.
Moscow’s main priority remains addressing the root causes of the war and preventing Ukraine’s NATO accession.
Putin highlighted efforts by China, India, and other strategic partners to facilitate a peaceful resolution of the Ukrainian crisis.Moreover, Putin referenced recent discussions with US counterparts in Alaska, expressing hope that these dialogues would pave the way toward peace in Ukraine.
In separate conversations, he discussed the situation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, both of whom had prior telephone talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
These diplomatic exchanges reflect ongoing efforts to find peaceful solutions.The summit demonstrates that global players prefer to maintain neutrality regarding Ukraine, focusing instead on diplomatic channels and strategic alliances.
Meanwhile, international actors are actively seeking opportunities for peaceful conflict resolution without breaching diplomatic protocol or transparency.