BRICS leaders gather in New Delhi as wars and rivalries strain the expanded bloc
The expanded bloc is seeking common ground on trade, investment and global crises as wars and rivalries expose divisions among its 11 members.
- On Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi for the BRICS Summit, joining leaders of the expanded 11-member group amid geopolitical tensions.
- Ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East test the grouping's unity, as members with competing regional ambitions—including India, China, Iran, and Saudi Arabia—struggle to maintain cohesive positions.
- Members are discussing creating payment systems and increasing trade in local currencies to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar, though they often disagree on practical implementation steps.
- Host India seeks to balance partnerships with the United States and Western powers against ties with Russia and China, using the summit to manage bilateral issues.
- Mahesh Sachdev, a retired Indian diplomat, argues BRICS needs "more cohesive attitude and better harmony," warning that if it remains a "periodic talking shop and photo ops," its relevance erodes.
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The two-day meeting will bring together the 11 members of the bloc with the challenge of showing cohesion in the face of wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, and trade tensions. Lula da Silva will not attend and Brazil will be represented by his chancellor, Mauro Vieira.
The United States is not part of the Brics group, but President Donald Trump's policies will be strongly present at this weekend's meeting.
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