India

The BRICS summit in New Delhi opens with Putin and Pezeshkian attacking US dollar dominance, but the war in Iran exposes deep rifts between members. Modi and Putin agree to strengthen ties, while Xi Jinping arrives for rare bilateral talks. Heavy security in Delhi provokes local anger.

Putin arrives in New Delhi for BRICS summit as wars in Iran and Ukraine expose deep divisions among members. Local anger over security restrictions highlights the cost of hosting. Bilateral talks with Modi, Xi, and Pezeshkian will test India's diplomatic balancing act.