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Putin seeks to project strength abroad in wake of Wagner uprising

By Ann M. Simmons

04 Jul 2023 · 4 min read

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  1. Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed a virtual meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, which included Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his first meeting with key foreign allies since an aborted mutiny last month. Putin sought to reassure the leaders that he remains firmly in control.

In his first meeting with key foreign allies since an aborted mutiny challenged his leadership last month, Russian President Vladimir Putin sought to reassure Asian leaders that he remains firmly in charge at home.

Nearly two weeks after an attempted rebellion by Yevgeny Prigozhin and his Wagner paramilitary group, Putin addressed a virtual meeting Tuesday of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, which also included Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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