NYT
Wartime Presidents of Russia and Iran Rally With Chinese and Indian Leaders
Monday, August 31, 2026
Leaders from Russia, Iran, China, and India met at a Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit held in Kyrgyzstan over two days. The 10-member organization includes Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan in addition to the four named nations. No additional details about specific agreements or statements from the summit were provided.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/31/world/asia/putin-xi-modi-sco.html