BRICS Summit Omits Ukraine but Calls for Restraint in Middle East

Source: Московский Комсомолец | Original Published At: 2026-09-13 13:51:55 UTC

Key Points

• The BRICS final declaration did not mention the Ukraine conflict but covered Middle East tensions, Gaza, a Palestinian state, Syria, Sudan, terrorism, UN Security Council reform, trade restrictions, energy security, climate, AI and digital security.
• BRICS called for maximum restraint and de-escalation in the Middle East, condemned attacks on civilian and nuclear infrastructure, demanded preservation of the Gaza ceasefire, and supported the creation of a Palestinian state within the 1967 borders.
• The article notes that a representative of the United Arab Emirates signed the statement, which it describes as difficult for him.
• Russian President Vladimir Putin said the formation of a multipolar world faces resistance from those who think in colonial categories and use tariff wars, illegitimate sanctions, economic pressure, blackmail, interference and force.
• The BRICS declaration condemned unilateral coercive measures, unilateral economic sanctions and secondary sanctions not approved by the UN Security Council and called for their removal.