Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, said at the 26th SCO summit in Bishkek that there is no place for double standards on terrorism and that countries using terrorism as a policy instrument must be given a clear message that terrorism cannot be a strategic asset. ^[1] Leaders from Russia, China, and Iran are meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit between Monday and Tuesday. ^[2] Xi Jinping, President of China, stated to Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, that the prospects for relations between Beijing and Moscow are opening up as 'even more rainbow-hued'. ^[3] President Xi Jinping announced on 2026-04-12 that China is prepared to strengthen communication and coordination with all parties to seek political solutions for the situation in Ukraine, the Middle East, and Afghanistan. ^[4] Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with Iranian leader Masoud Pezeshkian that Russia admires the courage and resilience of the Iranian people. ^[5] Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a speech at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus summit in Bishkek on September 1, 2026. ^[6] Xi Jinping proposed using the actions of the SCO to lead the reform and improvement of global governance. ^[7] Xi Jinping stated that China, as a responsible major country, actively advocates for a fair and orderly multipolarity in the world. ^[8] Russian President Vladimir Putin stated during a press interaction in Bishkek that Ukraine is making certain proposals to Russia regarding the regulation of the conflict. ^[9] Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, said on September 1, 2026, that Russia is open to concrete negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, while also describing Ukrainian leadership as 'terrorists.' ^[10] Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told TASS on September 2 that Russia and China will work out and coordinate making the visa-free regime between the two countries permanent. ^[11] Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek, calling on member states to take all necessary steps to prevent armed conflicts. ^[12]