BRICS Summit Calls for Global Peace Amid Rising Tensions

At the recent BRICS summit, Russian President Putin warned of potential full-scale war in the Middle East due to increased tensions between Israel and Iran. Global leaders, including Xi Jinping and Masoud Pezeshkian, emphasized the need for diplomatic solutions and a focus on achieving peace in conflict-ridden regions.

Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a stark warning at the BRICS summit, highlighting the precarious situation in the Middle East with rising tensions between Israel and Iran potentially leading to full-scale war.

The summit, held in Kazan, saw more than 20 world leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, convene, underscoring Russia's extensive international relations amid ongoing conflicts. Discussions centered around the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, though solutions remained elusive.

Both Putin and Xi advocated for political settlements, with Xi stressing the need for a ceasefire in Gaza and peace efforts in Lebanon. Iranian President Pezeshkian criticized international bodies like the UN for their ineffectiveness, while the summit declaration supported a sovereign Palestinian state within 1967 borders.

(With inputs from agencies.)