Putin, Xi set for Central Asia summit as Russia, China seek to counter Western influence

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to arrive in Kyrgyzstan on Monday for a two-day summit. Per France 24, the leaders of India and Iran will also attend the gathering. The meeting takes place as several participants deal with sanctions, trade tensions, and war, highlighting the bloc's increasing geopolitical influence.

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