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Leaders of China, Russia and India meeting to counter U.S. influence

The BRICS+ bloc of emerging economies approaches a leadership summit on September 12 and 13 amid internal divisions and geopolitical strain. The group now encompasses over twenty percent of global land territory and more than a third of the world population following its expansion from five to ten countries. Intrabloc tensions have surfaced over Middle East conflicts, notably after Iran used military force against the UAE. Meanwhile, China has dissented on global financial governance frameworks, complicating policy alignment among member nations.

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New reporting details the specific diplomatic challenges and internal divisions facing the BRICS+ group ahead of its September leadership summit.

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  1. BRICS Faces Internal Divisions Ahead of September Summit

    The BRICS+ bloc of emerging economies approaches a leadership summit on September 12 and 13 amid internal divisions and geopolitical strain. The group now encompasses over twenty percent of global land territory and more than a third of the world population following its expansion from five to ten countries. Intrabloc tensions have surfaced over Middle East conflicts, notably after Iran used military force against the UAE. Meanwhile, China has dissented on global financial governance frameworks, complicating policy alignment among member nations.

    Why it matters

    The upcoming leadership summit follows the twenty-sixth Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, where leaders of China, Russia, and India discussed countering United States influence. BRICS+ faces major organizational flux following the inclusion of ten additional nations as partners and interest from outside countries. These internal friction points threaten the bloc's cohesion as it attempts to project unified geopolitical weight against Western influence.

    What is confirmed

    • The BRICS+ leadership summit is scheduled for September 12 and 13.
    • The bloc encompasses over twenty percent of global land territory and more than a third of the world population.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Intrabloc tensions within BRICS+ are driven by differences over the conflict in the Middle East and the historic military action by Iran against the UAE.

    What to watch next

    • The BRICS+ leadership summit on September 12 and 13
    • Developments regarding the partnership status of ten additional nations within the bloc
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  2. SCO Leaders Conclude Summit in Kyrgyzstan to Counter US Influence

    Leaders of China, Russia, and India concluded the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of Heads of State summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on September 1, 2026. The meeting focused on countering United States influence and addressing the war in Ukraine. During the summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin that the conflict must end for humanity's sake. The event resulted in the Bishkek declaration, though the specific terms of the agreement remain under review.

    Why it matters

    The SCO serves as a platform for Eurasian nations to coordinate security and economic policies. This summit occurs amid heightened tensions between the US and the bloc's leading members. The meeting highlights India's dual role in balancing ties with Russia while maintaining other global partnerships.

    What is confirmed

    • The 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of Heads of State summit took place from August 31 to September 1, 2026, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Prime Minister Narendra Modi told President Vladimir Putin that the war in Ukraine must end for humanity's sake.

    What to watch next

    • Publication of the full text of the Bishkek declaration
    • Official responses from the United States regarding the summit outcomes
    Sources used for this update (4)
    1. kdhnews.com — Iran targets Kuwait in retaliation for US bombardments, and other Mideast news
    2. timesofindia.indiatimes.com — SCO summit 2026: A look at what the Bishkek declaration says
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    4. economictimes.indiatimes.com — In 2010, Caltech used fish-school patterns to arrange 6 wind turbines. One year later, tests showed the design could deliver 10 times more power per unit of land
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  3. China, Russia, and India leaders meet to counter US influence

    Leaders of China, Russia, and India are meeting to discuss countering US influence. The meeting, which includes Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has also touched on the ongoing war in Ukraine. Modi reportedly told Putin that the war must end for humanity's sake. The summit is part of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

    Why it matters

    The meeting between China, Russia, and India is seen as an effort to counterbalance US influence in the region. The SCO, which also includes other regional leaders, aims to promote security and cooperation among its member states. The war in Ukraine has been a major point of contention, with India seeking to maintain its relationship with both Russia and the West.

    What is confirmed

    • Leaders of China, Russia, and India are meeting to counter US influence
    • The meeting is part of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)
    • India's Modi told Russia's Putin that the war in Ukraine must end for humanity's sake

    What to watch next

    • The outcome of the SCO summit and any agreements reached among member states
    • The impact of the meeting on Russia-India ties and the war in Ukraine
    • The response of the US to the growing cooperation between China, Russia, and India
    Sources used for this update (9)
    1. AP News — Leaders of China, Russia and India are among heads of state meeting to counter US influence
    2. The New York Times — Wartime Presidents of Russia and Iran Rally With Chinese and Indian Leaders
    3. Reuters — India's Modi tells Russia's Putin that the war in Ukraine must end for humanity's sake
    4. NBC News — Leaders of China, Russia and India meeting to counter U.S. influence
    5. dw.com — Putin-Modi meeting at SCO: Can Russia-India ties hold?
    6. BBC — Ukraine war: What to make of Modi's plea to Putin to end conflict
    7. timesca.com — SCO Summit Delivers Institutional Reform but Leaves Development Bank Unsettled
    8. aljazeera.com — SCO slams attacks, sanctions on Iran: Key takeaways from Bishkek summit
    9. techrights.org — Links 02/09/2026: Germany Blames Russia for Leipzig Airport Drone Attack and China Gains Power as US Faces Humiliation in the Midst of Presidential Cover-up
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