Three Killed, Including a Child, in Overnight Russian Drone Strike
At least three people, including one child, were killed in an overnight Russian attack in Ukraine’s Sumy region. More than two dozen Iranian-designed attack drones were downed. The Ukrainian air force destroyed 42 out of 60 drones detected in the airspace. Sumy, bordered by Russia’s Kursk, has been under continuous bombardment since the invasion began. Ukrainian forces captured territories near Kursk in August.
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Xi Departs for BRICS Summit as China Reaffirms Position on Ukraine
Chinese President Xi Jinping heads to the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia. The summit, focusing on expanded BRICS, will include a meeting between Xi and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Both countries have strong ties with no limits. Western leaders urge Xi to intervene in ending the war in Ukraine.
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India’s Modi Seeks to Build Ties with Russia at BRICS Summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for the BRICS summit in Kazan, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties with Russia. India maintains neutral stand on the Ukraine war and increased oil purchases from Russia. Modi expressed willingness to help in negotiations to end the conflict.
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Ukraine Criticizes UN’s Guterres Potential Attendance at BRICS
Ukraine criticized UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for considering attending the BRICS summit in Kazan after skipping peace talks in Kyiv. Guterres’ plans are yet to be confirmed. Russia claimed he would be present, but the UN spokesman stated otherwise. Ukraine previously organized a peace summit without Russian participation.
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Russia Hosts Expanded BRICS+ Summit in Kazan
Russia invites world leaders to the expanded BRICS summit in Kazan, bringing together emerging economies. The grouping aims to present an alternative to Western economic order. Despite the isolation due to the Ukraine conflict, Russia seeks to showcase international cooperation beyond NATO borders.
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