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Russia throws weight behind India in BRICS as Lavrov heads to Delhi for talks
Politics
Published on 3 May 2026
BRICS unity test is West Asia, and Lavrov arrives
Russia has publicly backed India’s BRICS leadership and its proposed agenda, viewing it as vital amid growing differences within the bloc over the West Asia conflict. India’s push to bring parties to dialogue is being treated as a key step. The West Asia discussion will stay on the agenda as BRICS foreign ministers meet in New Delhi, with Sergey Lavrov set to visit Delhi and meet S Jaishankar.
- Russia supports India’s BRICS agenda and leadership push
- West Asia disagreement is straining BRICS unity
- India is working to promote dialogue among parties
- Lavrov’s Delhi visit and the upcoming FM meeting keep focus on West Asia
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