Brics 2026: Trump shadow looms large over Delhi summit as Modi hosts Putin and Xi
Delhi’s BRICS summit draws global focus as India hosts Putin and Xi amid rising US tensions.
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The BRICS summit in Delhi highlighted that the Global South may be connecting the dots, with leaders meeting in an outreach‑plus format and Prime Minister Modi urging conversion of files into real‑life impact. While moments such as the Modi‑Putin car ride and a Pezeshkian hug were noted, Russia and Iran’s leaders returned home empty‑handed, and the bloc remained under pressure from wars and U.S. tensions.
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The Hindu and NDTV provided live updates as delegations arrived, noting that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping were among the heads of state present. AP News reported that the agenda would grapple with ongoing wars and heightened U.S. tensions, while Bloomberg questioned whether the expanded bloc could genuinely challenge U.S. influence.
Al Jazeera’s analysis highlighted trade and conflict as central themes, and the Times of India quoted Modi asserting that the gathering represents 40 % of global GDP. Watch for the summit’s final communique, expected by September 13, for concrete trade proposals and any joint statements on conflict resolution.
Security measures, described by The Hindu as tightened around central Delhi, suggest organizers are prepared for protest or diplomatic scrutiny. Follow‑up reporting from Reuters and foreignpolicy.com may reveal how the bloc’s internal dynamics evolve after the leaders’ bilateral meetings.
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Meeting of the 18th BRICS Summit in the BRICS Outreach/Plus formatПрезидент России · 54d ago
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From PM Modi-Putin car ride to Pezeshkian hug: 5 unmissable moments of Brics Summit 2026The Times of India · 54d ago
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Beyond hugs and goodwill, leaders of Russia and Iran return home from BRICS empty-handedThe Straits Times · 54d ago
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BRICS meets in India: What’s on the agenda, why it mattersAl Jazeera · 57d ago
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BRICS leaders meet in India as wars and US tensions test the blocAP News · 57d ago
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40% of global GDP is here: PM ModiThe Times of India · 57d ago
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Goyal: Pull down barriers, allow easy movement to professionalsThe Times of India · 57d ago
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Who Wears the BRICS Crown?foreignpolicy.com · 57d ago
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BRICS Is Getting Bigger. Can It Really Challenge the US?Bloomberg.com · 57d ago
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Central Delhi decked up, security tightened ahead of BRICS SummitThe Hindu · 57d ago
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BRICS summit: Is the bloc truly challenging a Western-dominated world?Al Jazeera · 57d ago
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India's BRICS strategy tested with Xi, Putin set to visitDW.com · 57d ago
Quick answers
When does the BRICS summit take place?
The summit began on September 11, 2026 in Delhi and is scheduled for two days.
Which leaders are attending the summit?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and the heads of the other BRICS member states are present.
What issues are expected to dominate the agenda?
Trade, ongoing conflicts, and heightened U.S. tensions are highlighted as key topics by Al Jazeera, AP News and other outlets.
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