Following meetings at the BRICS summit, reports indicate a significant expansion in Russia-Iran military cooperation. Iran has requested advanced Russian fast-attack drones (Garan-4 and Garan-5), while Russia is slated to supply Su-35 fighter jets and share blueprints for supersonic missile technology.
In addresses tied to Russia's new state armaments programme, Putin reiterated that Russia's "nuclear triad" remains the ultimate guarantee of global strategic balance and state sovereignty, while emphasizing the urgent need to enhance the nation's air defence systems against cross-border drone incursions.
Russian President Vladimir Putin cast his ballot electronically from his Kremlin office on Friday, September 18, 2026, marking the start of Russia's three-day parliamentary elections. Putin's online vote serves to endorse a controversial remote electronic voting system that critics and opposition groups argue is highly vulnerable to manipulation. The vote for all 450 seats in the State Duma is the first legislative election since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with Putin framing participation as a demonstration of wartime national unity.
Italian Prime Minister Meloni extended warm wishes to Indian PM Modi on his 76th birthday on 17 September 2026. Posting on X, she addressed him as a "friend" and wished him health, energy, and success while emphasizing the deepening bond between India and Italy. On 4 September 2026, PM Modi congratulated Meloni on social media for becoming Italy's longest continuously serving post-war Prime Minister, praising her stable leadership and the strengthening of the India-Italy Special Strategic Partnership. The diplomatic rapport and warm camaraderie between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have frequently made global headlines, famously sparking the viral social media trend known as "Melodi"
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that while Moscow is open to negotiations, Russia will not pause its military operations during any potential peace talks. This stands in contrast to Kyiv's stance that a total ceasefire must be the starting point for dialogue.
The Power Frame of 2026. 🌍 Prime Minister Narendra Modi takes centre stage flanked by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping during the 18th BRICS Summit "Family Photo" in New Delhi. As India hosts the 2026 leadership, this striking visual captures a crucial moment in changing global geopolitics—signalling unity, cooperation, and the rising influence of the Global South. From high-stakes bilateral talks to structural shifts in trade and diplomacy, all eyes remain on Bharat Mandapam.
BRICS group photos from the major summits held between 2023 and 2026 show the evolving visual identity and dramatic expansion of the bloc. The photos capture the traditional "family photograph" of the world leaders, shifting from the core five nations in 2023 to the expanded BRICS+ format hosted by India in September 2026. [Photo 1 ctsy - HINDUSTAN TIMES]
One frame, three global powers. 🇮🇳 🇷🇺 🇨🇳 A striking moment of camaraderie as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping hold hands at the BRICS Summit. A picture that speaks volumes about the shifting dynamics of global geopolitics.
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Following meetings at the BRICS summit, reports indicate a significant expansion in Russia-Iran military cooperation. Iran has requested advanced Russian fast-attack drones (Garan-4 and Garan-5), while Russia is slated to supply Su-35 fighter jets and share blueprints for supersonic missile technology.
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In addresses tied to Russia's new state armaments programme, Putin reiterated that Russia's "nuclear triad" remains the ultimate guarantee of global strategic balance and state sovereignty, while emphasizing the urgent need to enhance the nation's air defence systems against cross-border drone incursions.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin cast his ballot electronically from his Kremlin office on Friday, September 18, 2026, marking the start of Russia's three-day parliamentary elections.
Putin's online vote serves to endorse a controversial remote electronic voting system that critics and opposition groups argue is highly vulnerable to manipulation.
The vote for all 450 seats in the State Duma is the first legislative election since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with Putin framing participation as a demonstration of wartime national unity.
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Italian Prime Minister Meloni extended warm wishes to Indian PM Modi on his 76th birthday on 17 September 2026.
Posting on X, she addressed him as a "friend" and wished him health, energy, and success while emphasizing the deepening bond between India and Italy.
On 4 September 2026, PM Modi congratulated Meloni on social media for becoming Italy's longest continuously serving post-war Prime Minister, praising her stable leadership and the strengthening of the India-Italy Special Strategic Partnership.
The diplomatic rapport and warm camaraderie between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have frequently made global headlines, famously sparking the viral social media trend known as "Melodi"
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Putin sent a formal message lauding the "special and privileged" partnership between Russia and India on PM modi's birthday 🎈🎂
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that while Moscow is open to negotiations, Russia will not pause its military operations during any potential peace talks. This stands in contrast to Kyiv's stance that a total ceasefire must be the starting point for dialogue.
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Pure Camaraderie Between Modi, Putin, and Xi and other leaders attending BRICS 2026
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The Power Frame of 2026. 🌍
Prime Minister Narendra Modi takes centre stage flanked by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping during the 18th BRICS Summit "Family Photo" in New Delhi.
As India hosts the 2026 leadership, this striking visual captures a crucial moment in changing global geopolitics—signalling unity, cooperation, and the rising influence of the Global South.
From high-stakes bilateral talks to structural shifts in trade and diplomacy, all eyes remain on Bharat Mandapam.
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BRICS group photos from the major summits held between 2023 and 2026 show the evolving visual identity and dramatic expansion of the bloc.
The photos capture the traditional "family photograph" of the world leaders, shifting from the core five nations in 2023 to the expanded BRICS+ format hosted by India in September 2026.
[Photo 1 ctsy - HINDUSTAN TIMES]
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One frame, three global powers. 🇮🇳 🇷🇺 🇨🇳
A striking moment of camaraderie as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping hold hands at the BRICS Summit. A picture that speaks volumes about the shifting dynamics of global geopolitics.
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