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Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in India for a BRICS summit overshadowed by the ongoing wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, with Putin and Iranian leaders expected to hold talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the bloc grapples with global instability. The summit comes as member states seek to present a united front on global governance issues. Ahead of the summit's formal proceedings, Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian both criticized US dominance of the global financial system, specifically targeting the dollar's role in international trade. Their remarks signal an effort by Russia and Iran to use the BRICS platform to push for alternative payment systems and reduced reliance on Western-controlled financial infrastructure.