During the 2023 SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization) meeting, Russia's President Vladimir Putin confidently said that the country is more united.
The Russian leader claims that his people are "united as never before" despite the recent Wagner PMC rebellion.
Previously, Russia made huge headlines after the conflict between the Russian military and the Wagner Group started.
Although the violent activities of the Russian mercenary group took a huge toll on Russia, Putin is still optimistic about the unison of the Russian nation.
SCO 2023: Putin Claims Russia is More United
According to Military.com's latest report, Putin showed his confidence in Russia's status during the SCO meeting.
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This is considered to be his first multilateral summit appearance ever since the rebellion of Wagner PMC affected the Russian nation.
"Russian political circles and the whole of society clearly demonstrated their unity and their elevated sense of responsibility for the fate of the Fatherland," said the Russian leader via DW.
Putin said that this was seen when Russia and its people responded as a united front to prevent the armed mutiny attempt of the mercenary organization.
Other Things Discussed by Putin
Aside from being confident about Russia's status, Vladimir Putin also talked about how sanctions make the Russian nation stronger.
"Russia counters all these external sanctions, pressures, and provocations and continues to develop as never before," he said.
Putin also stated that Moscow will help boost trade with the SCO partners, which now includes Iran; making the overall member count of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization nine nations.
Aside from this, the Russian leader also wants to support a transition to trade deals in local currencies.
This effort is considered to challenge Western attempts to restrict the Russian economy with sanctions.
Putin thanked the SCO members who expressed their support to protect Russia's constitutional orders, as well as the security and life of Russian residents.
These are just some of the things discussed by Vladimir Putin during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting this 2023.
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