Russian President Vladimir Putin has renewed his call for a multipolar global order, underscoring that no single nation should dominate international politics or global security.
Speaking at a press briefing after his four-day visit to China for the Tianjin SCO Summit, Putin said that major economies like India, China, and Russia must play a balanced role in shaping the future of world governance.
“Everyone has equal rights in this multipolar world. Yes, there are economic giants like India or China. Our country is among the top four economies in purchasing power parity. But that doesn’t mean anyone should dominate politics or global security. Everyone must be equal,” he said.
Putin described the “unipolar world” model as unfair and outdated, asserting that multipolarity must not replicate past hierarchies or create new hegemons.
His remarks are widely interpreted as a subtle criticism of Western sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine war and US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, including the recent 50% tariff on Indian imports and an additional 25% levy linked to Russian oil purchases.
Reflecting on the summit, Putin called his discussions in China “very positive” and said they were “forward-looking.” He also mentioned his informal conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their car ride from the SCO summit venue to the bilateral meeting hotel, where he reportedly discussed his recent negotiations with Trump in Alaska.
Putin stressed that platforms like BRICS and the SCO must ensure equal representation and resist the emergence of new global power monopolies.
