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Middle East: BRICS Leaders Call for Maximum Restraint Amid Escalation in War
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Middle East: BRICS Leaders Call for Maximum Restraint Amid Escalation in War

SAPO Notícias12 September 2026 at 14:05

The BRICS leaders today called for maximum restraint in the face of the escalation of the war in the Middle East, warning of the urgent need for a peaceful solution to the conflict that has been intensifying in the region.

The leaders of the bloc composed of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa also expressed concern about maintaining the flow of trade and energy, recognizing that the conflict could have significant global economic repercussions.

In the joint statement, the BRICS members firmly rejected the application of unilateral sanctions that they consider contrary to international law, arguing that any restrictive measure must respect the norms established by the international community.

This position of the BRICS comes at a time of heightened tension in the Middle East, with the bloc reinforcing its role as an international diplomatic force in the pursuit of de-escalation of the conflict.

Why this matters

Readers in the region are affected because the conflict in the Middle East can impact energy prices and global trade routes, and the BRICS appeal represents a significant diplomatic position from an economic bloc that includes important emerging economies. This statement comes in response to an escalation that threatens regional and global stability.

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