Russian President Vladimir Putin was challenged over his invasion of Ukraine during a press conference at the BRICS summit in Kazan. BBC journalist Steve Rosenberg questioned Putin about the war in Ukraine, highlighting the contradiction between Putin's actions and the principles of justice, stability, and security upheld by BRICS. Putin defended his actions, accusing Western powers of expanding NATO to the East and orchestrating a coup in Ukraine. The conflict in Ukraine was a recurring topic throughout the summit, which also focused on financial cooperation and the expansion of the BRICS group of nations.