Samarkand did not go well for Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit hosted by Uzbekistan in the ancient city gathered many leaders of various Eurasian states, from Belarus to Mongolia. But it was Putin’s meeting with Chinese Chairman (the title Putin addresses him with) Xi Jinping that was of crucial importance...
Russia faces cold reception at Eurasian summit in Samarkand
By Pavel K. Baev / Eurasia Daily Monitor6 Mins Read