Russia backs India amid BRICS West Asia rift talks; Sergey Lavrov to visit Delhi, meet Jaishankar
Russia extends full support for India’s BRICS presidency as India navigates disagreements within the group regarding the West Asia conflict.
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Trump, Tehran, and a Choked Hormuz: Time for India & BRICS to Step In
Opinion piece arguing that India, as the 2026 BRICS Chair, should leverage the bloc to mediate the US-Iran conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
India Reaffirms Commitment to Women-Led Development at BRICS Preparatory Meeting
The Ministry of Women and Child Development convened the first Preparatory Meeting of the BRICS Women’s Working Group virtually, setting the stage for upcoming ministerial meetings in Kochi.
Are Russia and Iran Upset with India? Was BRICS Proposal the Reason? Government Responds
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs debunked viral claims alleging India blocked BRICS de-dollarization efforts, clarifying that lack of consensus on a joint statement was due to the West Asia conflict.
BRICS to push for intra-currency payments as ‘immunity’ against Western clout
BRICS foreign ministers will convene in New Delhi to discuss payment connectivity and trade settlements aimed at reducing reliance on the US dollar.
Oreshkin: BRICS Financial Sectors Replacing Western System
Deputy Head of Russian Presidential Administration Maxim Oreshkin highlights the shift of global economic poles to BRICS and the decline of G7 currencies at the ‘Future of the World’ dialogue.
Return of RIC on World Stage: Russia-India-China Unity Signals End of Dollar Dictatorship, US to Worry
As US influence wanes, the Russia-India-China (RIC) triangle is strengthening ahead of the 2026 BRICS Summit in India, challenging the US-centric global order through de-dollarization and defense cooperation.
India ready to work with China to ease tensions
India and China maintain communication to strengthen cooperation under BRICS mechanism, with Beijing endorsing India’s rotating presidency of the group.
BRICS Summit: Why consensus on West Asia conflict remains elusive in BRICS; understand India’s stance on Palestine
Consensus could not be reached among BRICS member countries due to sharp differences regarding the conflict involving the US and Israel. During the BRICS group meeting in New Delhi last week, India’s efforts to build consensus on this conflict failed.