Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Monday at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China, that recent understandings reached with U.S. President Donald Trump during an August summit in Alaska could open a path toward peace in Ukraine.

Putin praised the peace efforts of China and India, highlighting their proposals aimed at resolving the ongoing Ukrainian crisis. He said he had already briefed Chinese President Xi Jinping on the progress of talks with Trump and planned further discussions with regional leaders attending the summit.

Despite these statements, the Kremlin has assured that Russia will continue its military campaign in Ukraine. The conflict, which began with Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, remains active with ongoing hostilities on the ground.

Putin reiterated that for a sustainable and long-term settlement in Ukraine, the root causes of the crisis must be addressed. He identified NATO's ongoing attempts to incorporate Ukraine as a primary source of the conflict, linking the war to NATO expansion rather than imperial conquest.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also urged Putin for a swift resolution to the war during the summit, reflecting the broader international calls for peace.

The SCO summit brought together leaders from Central Asia, South Asia, and other regions, demonstrating solidarity from the Global South amid tensions over Ukraine and Western policies.

Putin's remarks come a day after the Kremlin reaffirmed Russia's commitment to continuing its military operations in Ukraine, underscoring the complex duality of Russia's position—seeking peace diplomatically while maintaining war efforts militarily.

The statements were reported by HotNews.ro and corroborated by international news agencies including Reuters and The Independent on Monday, September 1, 2025.