The summit highlights Tehran's growing relationship with Beijing — and Moscow — following its recent conflict with Israel, which was joined by the United States in attacking Iranian nuclear sites. China's support provides Iran with crucial economic and military backing that stands to weaken U.S.-led sanctions and containment efforts.

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is visiting China for a foreign ministers meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

Sibal's remarks came amid growing debate over the Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025, a proposed bill that aims to impose penalties on countries that continue purchasing Russian-origin energy products

Donald Trump’s remarks on Ukraine on Monday were far from the biggest announcement the US president could have made.

China and Russia declared a "no limits" partnership in February 2022 when Putin visited Beijing, days before he sent tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine. Putin has sometimes described China as an "ally".

Graham specifically called out India, criticising the South Asian nation for buying discounted Russian oil and “reselling” it, which he claims indirectly funds Putin’s military campaign.