Putin Will Speak With The Leaders Of China And India At The Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit In India Tomorrow

FILE PHOTO: Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a joint statement with Chinese President Xi Jinping following their talks at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia March 21, 2023. Sputnik/Mikhail Tereshchenko/Pool via REUTERS/File PhotoReuters  

CNN: Putin expected to meet Xi Jinping and other world leaders for first time since Wagner insurrection 

All eyes will be on Vladimir Putin this week, with the Russian president expected to make his first appearance on the world stage since the Wagner insurrection threatened his steel grip on power. 

Putin is scheduled Tuesday to attend a virtual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), a broadly-pro Russian regional security grouping led by Beijing and Moscow.

But while the leaders of the nations assembled have so far provided a sympathetic audience for Putin, his appearance – albeit virtually – could offer something of a window as to the extent of their support after last weekend’s near-crisis.  

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Update #1: Putin will speak with leaders of China and India in his first summit since the Wagner insurrection -- AP  

Update #2: Putin to attend SCO virtual meeting on July 4 - TASS -- Reuters  

WNU Editor: The meetings will be conducted virtually. Iran will also be joining as a full member .... Iran To Join Shanghai Cooperation Organization On July 4th as A Full Member, As Bloc Hold Annual Heads Of State Meeting Chaired By India (Silk Road Briefing).