
Putin slams western sanctions, seeks closer China ties ahead of SCO summit
Published on Aug 30, 2025 07:17 pm IST Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a fierce attack on Western sanctions ahead of a landmark visit to China, warning that Russia’s economy is reeling from trade curbs and war costs. Arriving for an “unprecedented” four-day trip, Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping defended “non-discriminatory” global trade, signaling…