US President Donald Trump has reacted sharply to the recent Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting in Tianjin, China. Trump suggested that India and Russia appear to be leaning closer to China after their participation in the summit.
The comments came as Trump shared an image from the SCO summit featuring Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping. He remarked that India and Russia seem to have moved towards China and implied that their cooperation could shape future geopolitical dynamics.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, a regional political and security grouping, has gained prominence in recent years as China and Russia strengthen their influence in Asia. India, a member since 2017, has also been actively participating in the forum, balancing its engagement with Western allies while maintaining ties with Russia and China.
Trump&rsquo;s remarks highlight growing US concerns over shifting global alliances and the potential strategic implications of deeper India-Russia-China cooperation.
During a press briefing in New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) declined to comment on Trump&rsquo;s remarks, with spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stating that India had &ldquo;no comments to offer at this time.&rdquo; Trump&rsquo;s post came shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi&rsquo;s participation in the SCO Summit in Tianjin, where he held bilateral meetings with both Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping.

Donald Trump reacts to SCO summit, claims India and Russia appear closer to China

Trump Says India, Russia Aligning With China

Donald Trump reacts to SCO summit, claims India and Russia appear closer to China

September 5, 2025 | 16:36 IST