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Russia postpones SCO, BRICS summits; new dates to be announced later

A high-ranking source familiar with preparations has recently told Sputnik that Russia has decided to postpone the SCO summit

Municipal tankers spray disinfectant as a precaution against the coronavirus, on a street in Moscow, Russia. Photo: PTI
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Municipal tankers spray disinfectant as a precaution against the coronavirus, on a street in Moscow, Russia. Photo: PTI

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The BRICS and Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summits, expected to be held in Russia in July, will be postponed, and new dates will be determined to take into consideration the epidemiological situation development, the Kremlin said on Wednesday (local time).

A high-ranking source familiar with preparations has recently told Sputnik that Russia has decided to postpone the SCO summit, adding it could be held closer to the fall.


"Taking into consideration the coronavirus pandemic and relevant temporary restrictions, the organising committee ... has decided