🇨🇳🧐 Under the guise of brotherhood at the SCO summit, friction between autocrats is growing, - The Times. India, remaining a rival of China, is blocking joint statements, particularly on Iran, which irritates Beijing. Russia has been a key sponsor of India’s membership in the organization.

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Analysts say openly: Russia must either force India to cooperate or accept its expulsion.

Iran is also expressing dissatisfaction: Tehran asks why Beijing is not providing more support in conditions of isolation.

China, buying Iranian oil, prefers not to quarrel with other Gulf countries.