Modi’s BRICS Power Play: 5 Takeaways That Could Reshape Global Politics | Firstpost Live

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India’s BRICS Summit was about more than meetings and handshakes—it was about influence. From pushing for a stronger Global South voice and support for UNSC reform, to securing strong language on terrorism, India sought to shape the agenda. The BRICS declaration also called for restraint in West Asia, while notably leaving out the Ukraine war. There was no common BRICS currency either, with members instead focusing on local-currency trade and payments. And despite criticism of unilateral sanctions, PM Modi made clear that BRICS is not an anti-US alliance. Here are the five biggest takeaways from India’s BRICS diplomacy and global power play. --- India BRICS Diplomacy | BRICS Summit 2026 | India Global Power | PM Modi BRICS | BRICS Global South | UNSC Reform | BRICS Terrorism | BRICS West Asia | BRICS Declaration | BRICS Local Currency Trade | BRICS Currency | India Foreign Policy | BRICS Not Anti US | Global South Voice | Firstpost LIVE | Firstpost #brics #brics2026 #bricssummit #

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