Putin arrives in India for Brics summit set to be dominated by Iran and Ukraine wars

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Delhi for the BRICS summit, which is expected to focus on the ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. The event also marks a significant diplomatic meeting between Putin, Xi Jinping, and Narendra Modi.
Why it matters
The summit highlights shifting geopolitical alliances and the diplomatic efforts of major powers to navigate regional conflicts and economic challenges.
Russian president Vladimir Putin steps off the plane on arrival in Delhi during his visit to India for the Brics summit. Photograph: Getty Images Russian president Vladimir Putin steps off the plane on arrival in Delhi during his visit to India for the Brics summit. Photograph: Getty Images Brics Putin arrives in India for Brics summit set to be dominated by Iran and Ukraine wars Russian president is due to meet his Iranian counterpart during visit, while Chinese leader Xi Jinping also set to attend summit
Prefer the Guardian on Google Vladimir Putin has arrived in India’s capital of Delhi ahead of an 11-member Brics summit set to be dominated by wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, as well as economic challenges.
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