Ahead of a major summit in Tianjin, President Vladimir Putin has positioned the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) as a crucial counterweight to Western dominance. He articulated a vision for the group to play a leading role in establishing a “fairer, multipolar world order” based on international law.
Putin’s remarks were underpinned by a sharp critique of US and EU sanctions against Russia, which he called “discriminatory.” He stressed that Russia and China are united in opposing such measures, which they believe hinder global development. This shared stance is the political bedrock of the SCO’s challenge to the status quo.
The Russian leader expressed his hope that the summit would enhance the SCO’s ability to respond to contemporary threats. A key part of this is the development of an “equal and indivisible security” framework for Eurasia, a concept that promotes collective security over bloc-based alliances.
With high-profile leaders from across Asia and beyond in attendance, the summit is poised to be a significant demonstration of the SCO’s growing influence. Putin’s agenda is clear: to leverage the organization, powered by the Russia-China axis, to reshape global governance and security structures.
