Xi and Modi Offer Mediation in Ukraine Conflict at BRICS Summit

The overtures for peace talks were greeted favorably by Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to information released by the state news agency TASS. While the summit’s primary agenda focuses on broader global diplomatic challenges, the involvement of two of the world's most influential leaders marks a significant shift in the discourse surrounding the war. By positioning themselves as potential brokers, Xi and Modi are testing the limits of their diplomatic leverage in a conflict that has largely remained resistant to external intervention.