Vladimir Putin has launched a diplomatic offensive ahead of the SCO Summit, aiming to rally member states against the “discriminatory sanctions” of the West. His public remarks are a clear call to action, framing the issue as a collective threat that requires a united response.
The Russian leader established the foundation for this by highlighting the “common stand” already taken by Russia and China. He is now seeking to expand this consensus within the broader SCO framework, arguing that such sanctions hinder the development of all member states.
The offensive is not just rhetorical. Putin is backing it up with a compelling economic proposition: deeper integration with the booming Russia-China trade partnership, investment in regional infrastructure, and a pathway to reduce dependence on the US dollar.
The summit in Tianjin will be the culmination of this diplomatic push. Putin’s objective is to secure a strong, unified statement from the SCO against coercive economic measures, thereby bolstering the organization’s credentials as a guardian of its members’ sovereignty in a “multipolar world.”