BRICS+ Summit in Russia Challenges Western Influence

World leaders gather in Kazan to discuss global issues amid tensions with the West.

Vladimir Putin hosts the BRICS+ summit in Kazan, marking a significant diplomatic event for Russia.
The summit includes leaders from ten member states, including China, India, and Iran, representing nearly half the world's population.
Discussions focus on North-South relations, economic cooperation, and peace efforts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
India and China signal potential détente with an agreement on patrolling their disputed border.
The summit underscores Russia's continued alliances despite Western sanctions and geopolitical isolation.