September 3, 2025

TIANJIN: Russian President Vladimir Putin rocked the stage on Monday! Speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in China's bustling city of Tianjin, Putin fiercely defended Russia's Ukraine war. But guess what? He didn’t blame Russia—it was the West’s fault, he said! "This crisis was not triggered by Russia's attack on Ukraine, but was a result of a coup in Ukraine, which was supported and provoked by the West," Putin declared. This refers to Ukraine's 2013-2014 pro-European revolution that ousted a pro-Russian president, sparking a chain reaction. Moscow hit back by taking over the Crimean peninsula and backing pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine, leading to a tough civil war. But wait, there’s more! Putin also slammed the West for trying to drag Ukraine into NATO. "The second reason for the crisis is the West's constant attempts to drag Ukraine into Nato," he added, warning that such moves could cause more chaos. Meanwhile, Russia and China have been promoting the SCO as a cool alternative to Western groups like NATO. Putin painted a big picture, saying the world needed "a system that would replace outdated Eurocentric and Euro-Atlantic models, and take into account the interests of the widest circle of countries." He didn’t forget to praise China, India, and other key players. "We highly value the efforts and proposals of China, India and other strategic partners, aimed at contributing to resolving the Ukrainian crisis," the Russian leader said, giving a nod to their peace-building moves. This fiery summit in Tianjin wasn’t just about blame—it was about shaking up global politics and pushing for a new, broader world order. Stay tuned as the drama unfolds!

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