
BRICS 2026 Delhi Summit signals cautious shift toward multipolar order amid Middle East and Ukraine tensions
At the Delhi BRICS summit, leaders approved the New Delhi Declaration urging restraint in the Middle East and a political settlement for Ukraine without naming parties, criticized unilateral tariffs, and reinforced a push toward multipolarity and greater Global South influence. The statement supports Palestinian statehood and calls for inclusive reforms of global governance, while acknowledging the bloc’s internal tensions over Iran-UAE and the Russia-Ukraine war. India’s diplomacy helped secure a consensus among 11 members, signaling a cautious yet tangible move to shape a more balanced international order.

