Russia-India-China Trilateral: Game-Changer in Global Politics
As part of his four-day visit to China, Russian President Vladimir Putin will conduct a number of bilateral talks with leaders of foreign states attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit being held in Tianjin. | The evolving trilateral Russia-India-China (RIC) format—with more alignment, more coordination—could have a “potentially huge impact on global affairs,” Robinder Sachdev, geopolitical analyst as well as founder and president of The Imagindia Institute, told Sputnik. [...] Robinder Sachdev: Russia and China bring vast natural resources, India and China add human capital and technology, and together the three nations hold the world’s factory, oil, and talent in AI. BRICS & Broader World Matrix: Modi’s visit to China marks a continuation of a shift that began a year ago in Kazan, where Modi and Xi met on the sidelines of the BRICS summit. Since then, there has been steady “inch by inch” progress, Dr. Sachdev noted. US Tariffs Fuel Global Recalibration: The US put tariffs on India, but this plan backfired. Instead of hurting India, it actually made them build new alliances faster.
■ SCO Tianjin Summit showcases the charm of genuine multilateralism | Chinese President Xi Jinping is gathering with more than 20 foreign leaders and heads of 10 international organizations by the Haihe River. Guests attending the summit include heads of state, government leaders, and their spouses from SCO member countries, observer states, and dialogue partners, as well as guests invited by the host country, the secretary-general of the United Nations (UN) and leaders of other international organizations. ■ President Xi pointed out that this summit carries the important mission of building consensus, unleashing cooperation momentum, and mapping out a blueprint for development at a banquet welcoming international guests on August 31. From "SCO" to "SCO plus," the organization has now convened the largest gathering since its establishment, fully reflecting its strong internal cohesion and growing international influence.
■ Xi proposes Global Governance Initiative (Global Times)
■ IN BRIEF: What is known about Tianjin Declaration adopted by leaders of SCO countries (TASS)
■ Putin stresses special privileged strategic partnership between Russia, India (TASS)
■ Indian PM praises his meeting with Putin on sidelines of SCO summit as 'excellent' (TASS)
■ 1.4 billion Indians are ‘eagerly waiting’ for Putin’s visit – Modi (RT)
■ Xi meets with multiple foreign dignitaries (08/31/25)
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