Putin Blames West for Ukraine War at SCO Summit
At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the West of provoking the Ukraine war. He argued that NATO’s continued expansion and Western backing of Ukraine’s 2014 political shift forced Russia into military action.
Call to Address Root Causes for Peace
Putin stated that lasting peace requires addressing what he called the “root causes” of the conflict. He emphasized that Russia remains open to a political settlement but insisted that Ukraine’s alignment with NATO poses a direct security threat that must be reconsidered for stability in the region.
Diplomatic Position at Multilateral Forum
The remarks came as global attention turned to the SCO summit, where Russia and China sought to highlight their role as counterweights to Western alliances. Putin used the platform to reinforce Moscow’s narrative, aiming to rally support among member states while facing growing international pressure over the ongoing war.
