The US had expressed its displeasure over Khan's visit to Russia soon after Russia's military action against Ukraine, and set up a chain of events that led to his removal.
The summit will be aimed at starting negotiations over the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. The official said on the condition of anonymity that Ukraine, Brazil, India, South Africa and several other countries may participate in the summit.
US ambassador to Kyiv, Bridget Brink positioned India’s role in the Ukraine crisis in the context of PM Narendra Modi’s successful state visit to the US and President Joe Biden’s description of the US-India partnership as among the most consequential in the world.
Wagner chief Prigozhin accused Russian Defence Minister Sergey Shoigu of flying to Rostov in southern Russia particularly to launch a missile strike against Wagner.
African National Congress (ANC) Secretary General Fikile Mbalula in an exclusive interview with the BBC stated that he would want Putin to visit Africa and that the country would welcome him as part and parcel of BRICS.