In a clear rejection of a unipolar world, President Vladimir Putin is championing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation as a vital institution for restoring global balance. His statements ahead of the group’s summit frame the SCO as a cornerstone of an emerging multipolar international system.
Putin’s main argument is against the “discriminatory” practices of the current dominant powers, particularly the use of economic sanctions. He believes the SCO, representing a huge portion of the world’s population and economy, has the collective weight to challenge and change these norms.
He envisions the SCO contributing to a “fairer world order” that is not dictated by a single center of power but is instead managed through a cooperative framework grounded in international law and the UN. This, he argues, will lead to greater stability and more equitable development.
The Tianjin summit is the moment to translate this vision into action. By strengthening the SCO’s capacity to deal with global challenges and fostering a unified stance among its members, Putin aims to accelerate the transition away from a unipolar system towards a more balanced and just world.
Putin Rejects Unipolar World, Promotes SCO’s Role in Global Balance
