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BRICS leaders gather in New Delhi as wars and rivalries strain the expanded bloc

BRICS leaders have gathered in New Delhi for a two-day summit of the expanded bloc. The meeting is taking place as ongoing global conflicts, tariffs, and geopolitical rivalries strain the organization. Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian are among the leaders expected to attend the 18th summit. Discussions are set to focus heavily on international wars and global crises. Meanwhile, emerging powers within the bloc continue to seek alternatives to Western influence.

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  • ✓ BRICS leaders are gathering in New Delhi for a two-day summit.
  • ✓ Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in India for the summit.
  • ✓ The summit agenda is expected to be dominated by global conflicts, including the wars in Iran and Ukraine, as well as tariffs.
  • ✓ Chinese President Xi Jinping and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian are among the leaders expected to attend.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 12 independent reporting domains (100% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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BRICS leaders officially arrived in New Delhi to commence their two-day summit amid mounting pressures from international wars.

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  1. BRICS Leaders Gather in New Delhi for Summit

    BRICS leaders have gathered in New Delhi for a two-day summit of the expanded bloc. The meeting is taking place as ongoing global conflicts, tariffs, and geopolitical rivalries strain the organization. Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian are among the leaders expected to attend the 18th summit. Discussions are set to focus heavily on international wars and global crises. Meanwhile, emerging powers within the bloc continue to seek alternatives to Western influence.

    Why it matters

    The expanded BRICS bloc positions itself as the leading echelon of the Global South, aiming to offer an alternative to Western-dominated structures. However, internal divisions driven by conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East threaten member cohesion. The summit offers a high-profile diplomatic platform for leaders like Vladimir Putin, who arrived in India anticipating a friendly reception.

    What is confirmed

    • BRICS leaders are gathering in New Delhi for a two-day summit.
    • Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in India for the summit.
    • The summit agenda is expected to be dominated by global conflicts, including the wars in Iran and Ukraine, as well as tariffs.
    • Chinese President Xi Jinping and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian are among the leaders expected to attend.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Vladimir Putin anticipates a friendly reception during his visit to India for the BRICS summit.

    What to watch next

    • Official joint declarations and policy statements issued by BRICS leaders at the conclusion of the two-day New Delhi summit
    • Bilateral meetings between Modi, Putin, Xi, and Pezeshkian regarding trade, tariffs, and regional conflicts
    • Formal bloc positions on international conflicts and economic alternatives to the West
    Sources used for this update (12)
    1. Al Jazeera — Putin lands in India for BRICs summit, shadowed by Iran and Ukraine wars
    2. The Guardian — Putin arrives in India for Brics summit set to be dominated by Iran and Ukraine wars
    3. Bloomberg.com — Putin Lands in India for BRICS Summit Shaped by Wars, Tariffs
    4. The Hindu — Wars, global crises may top agenda of 18th BRICS summit
    5. The New York Times — Emerging Powers Seek an Alternative to the West, but War Divides Them
    6. Financial Times — Vladimir Putin anticipates friendly reception at India Brics summit
    7. AP News — BRICS leaders gather in New Delhi as wars and rivalries strain the expanded bloc
    8. NDTV — Carplomacy 4.0: PM Modi, Putin Travel In 'Fortress On Wheels' In Delhi
    9. Euronews.com — BRICS leaders arrive in India ahead of two-day summit as global conflicts set to take centre stage
    10. www.tbsnews.net — BRICS leaders gather in New Delhi as wars and rivalries strain expanded bloc
    11. www.newindianexpress.com — BRICS: Congress says declarations of solidarity must be backed by consistent action
    12. finance.yahoo.com — Real Time • Tide Watching | "Greater BRICS cooperation has become the leading echelon of the Global South" ---- Qian Feng and Xu Feibiao on 20 Years of BRICS C…
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