Xi Jinping Champions Global South at Summit with Putin and Modi

Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed a summit in China today, emphasizing the need for countries in the "global South" to unite against Western "hegemonism." The summit includes notable leaders such as Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Xi"s remarks appear to target Western power dynamics, likely a critique of former U.S. President Donald Trump"s trade policies. He stated that the nations represented must resist the influence of Western powers to establish a more equitable global order.

During the summit, Putin reiterated Russia"s stance on the Ukraine conflict, claiming that Russia did not initiate the war, attributing its origins to a "coup" in Ukraine in 2013. Modi echoed sentiments of solidarity with Russia, stating that "even in the most difficult situations, India and Russia have always stood shoulder to shoulder."

This gathering of leaders signals a shift in international relations, as countries align themselves in opposition to Western policies. As reported previously, recent developments in Ukraine continue to escalate, raising questions about the future of global security and economic stability.