BRICS New Delhi Declaration Omits Mention of Russia-Ukraine War

Source: ThePrint | Original Published At: 2026-09-12 15:15:59 UTC

Key Points

• The 2026 New Delhi BRICS declaration includes 15 paragraphs on conflicts around the world but does not mention the Russia-Ukraine war.
• This differs from the 2024 Kazan and 2025 Rio BRICS declarations, which contained specific references to the Ukraine conflict.
• The declaration addresses conflicts including Palestine, West Asia, Syria, Sudan, and the economic blockade of Cuba.
• India’s BRICS Sherpa Sudhakar Dalela said the grouping’s position on geopolitical conflicts is guided by dialogue, diplomacy, international law, and the UN Charter.
• Dalela declined to comment on specific conflicts.