BRICS leaders concluded their New Delhi summit by adopting a unanimous joint declaration linking Middle East security directly to global trade and energy flows.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned European nations that deploying troops to Ukraine would trigger a direct war with Moscow, amid escalating airstrikes on civilian infrastructure.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit India for the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, marking his first trip in seven years as the two nations work to stabilize relations.