How Modi, Putin & Xi Jinping's Bromance Became A Talking Point | SCO Summit 2025

SCO Summit 2025, India-Russia-China Relations, Modi Putin Xi Viral Moments — At the SCO Summit in Tianjin 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s interactions with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping grabbed global headlines. From laughing and hugging with Putin, showing India-Russia strategic warmth, to pulling Xi closer in group photos, PM Modi’s gestures highlighted personal diplomacy and geopolitical signaling. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appeared sidelined, sparking viral reactions and social media discussions about regional influence. Analysts suggest these moments may indicate a new Asian power alignment, with India balancing ties with Russia and China while asserting its independent foreign policy. Are these viral gestures more than camaraderie — could they hint at the rise of a rival front in global geopolitics?