Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting a Brics summit in Kazan, where discussions will include the ongoing war in Ukraine, with significant attendance from global leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping. While Western nations continue to pledge military aid to Ukraine, Brics members largely refrain from condemning Russia's actions, with some, like Iran, actively supporting Moscow. Ukrainian President Zelensky urges his troops to maintain their positions in the Kursk region, emphasizing the strategic importance of their operations.
