Defiant Putin insists Russia is united ‘as never before’

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The summit presents an opportunity for Putin to show he is in control after an insurrection that left some wondering about divisions among Russian elites. “The Russian people are united as never before,” he said. “The solidarity and responsibility for the fate of the fatherland was clearly demonstrated by the Russian political circles and the entire society by standing as a united front against the attempted armed rebellion.” Earlier speakers avoided directed references to the war, while bemoaning its global consequences. In his opening speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned of global challenges to food, fuel and fertiliser supplies but...