Putin's First Appearance After Rebellion Suppression: "Will Resist Western Pressure and Provocations"

Russian President Vladimir Putin, appearing on the international stage for the first time since the Wagner mercenary group's rebellion, stated on the 4th (local time) that he would "stand against Western pressure, sanctions, and provocations," according to major media reports.

According to reports, President Putin made these remarks at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit held virtually in New Delhi, India. This marks Putin's first appearance on the international stage since suppressing the Wagner group's rebellion.

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President Putin first expressed gratitude to the SCO member countries for their support during the rebellion, saying, "I thank the SCO member states for supporting the Russian leadership's measures to protect constitutional order and the lives and safety of citizens."

Meanwhile, the SCO is a political, economic, and security consultative organization launched under the leadership of China and Russia. In addition to these two countries, eight other nations including India, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan are members, and at this meeting, Iran is expected to be approved as a full member.

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