Sep 12, 2026
Leaders from BRICS nations are gathering in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS summit, with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The summit is expected to focus on wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, along with economic challenges.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosts Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and other BRICS leaders for a summit in New Delhi this weekend. The gathering comes as wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, particularly the US-led war on Iran, strain unity within the expanded bloc.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will travel to New Delhi for the BRICS summit, marking his first visit to India in nearly seven years amid complex relations between the regional rivals. The summit highlights tensions as China seeks to use BRICS to challenge American power while India aims to keep the group broad enough to avoid choosing sides.
Foreign ministers from BRICS nations convened for a two-day meeting in New Delhi on Thursday, with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi calling on member states to condemn alleged violations of international law by the United States and Israel. The meeting occurs against the backdrop of ongoing war in the Middle East.