After the Alaska summit with Trump, Russian President Putin quickly reached out to key BRICS partners, briefing India’s PM Modi and South Africa’s President Ramaphosa on the meeting’s details. Both leaders reaffirmed support for diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine war, highlighting growing strategic ties within the BRICS bloc—even as Trump escalates tariffs against India over Russian oil imports. While Putin rallies allies with direct engagement and updates, Ukraine’s Zelensky is now set for crucial talks with Trump in Washington.