# Wars in Ukraine and Iran set to dominate BRICS summit

https://mins.news/en/item/55571

- France 24, 2026-09-12 06:51 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20260912-brics-summit-set-to-be-dominated-by-wars-in-ukraine-and-iran

> Leaders of the 11-member BRICS bloc are meeting in New Delhi on Saturday to expand economic cooperation and seek a larger role for emerging powers in global affairs. Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East are testing the group’s ability to stay united.

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