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BRICS leaders meet in India as wars and US tensions test the bloc
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and other BRICS leaders at a summit to discuss trade, investment, and global conflicts. The summit took place in India as part of the bloc's regular leadership meetings. BRICS comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/09/12/g-s1-143054/brics-leaders-meet-in-india