Ahead of the SCO Summit, President Putin emphasized Russia-China unity in strengthening BRICS, opposing sanctions, supporting IMF-World Bank reforms, advocating a fair global financial system, and promoting Global South priorities within multilateral platforms. Ahead of the SCO Summit, President Putin emphasized Russia-China unity in strengthening BRICS, opposing sanctions, supporting IMF-World Bank reforms, advocating a fair global financial system, and promoting Global South priorities within multilateral platforms.