What A Day Putin Cozies Up To Modi And Xi
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Sep 3, 2025 
Tommy Vietor, co-host of Crooked Media's Pod Save the World, dives into the recent meeting between Putin, Modi, and Xi, discussing the implications for U.S.-China relations. The trio’s newfound alliances signal shifting dynamics in global politics. Vietor also addresses the Trump family's leap into cryptocurrency amidst American economic disillusionment and critiques the Trump administration's controversial plans for Gaza. The conversation unveils the complexities of geopolitical relationships and the intertwining of economics and foreign policy today.
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SCO As A Stage For Rivalry
- The Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting highlighted growing coordination among Russia, China, and India against U.S. influence.
- Putin used the summit to showcase Russian relevance and needle the United States on trade and diplomacy.
Handholding Diplomacy Moment
- Putin and Modi held hands and shared a private limo meeting that drew global attention.
- Putin called Modi his "dear friend" to signal warmth and political partnership.
Putin's Performance And Modi's Balancing Act
- Putin often performs provocations to rebuke the U.S. and reassert Russian centrality on the world stage.
- Modi balances ties with Russia, China, and the U.S. to preserve strategic autonomy and energy access.