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Russian President Vladimir Putin and participants in the outreach/BRICS Plus format meeting pose for a family photo during the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia.
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BRICS is gaining momentum as common concerns with the West strengthen the alliance

As concerns regarding the U.S. elections loomed over this week’s gathering of global finance leaders in Washington, a beaming Vladimir Putin was in Kazan, Russia, welcoming representatives from BRICS nations that collectively account for nearly half of the world’s population. While the BRICS coalition of emerging economies is still far from competing with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) or challenging the supremacy of the U.S. … Continue reading BRICS is gaining momentum as common concerns with the West strengthen the alliance

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a family photo ceremony prior to the BRICS Summit plenary session in Kazan, Russia.
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Xi, Modi, and Putin discuss the Ukraine conflict during BRICS expansion talks

Leaders from BRICS, including China‘s Xi Jinping and India’s Narendra Modi, engaged in discussions regarding the conflict in Ukraine with President Vladimir Putin, who presided over a significant summit aimed at demonstrating the failure of Western efforts to isolate Russia. Originally conceived by Goldman Sachs two decades ago to highlight the rising economic influence of China and other emerging markets, BRICS now represents 45% of … Continue reading Xi, Modi, and Putin discuss the Ukraine conflict during BRICS expansion talks

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Putin to meet one-on-one with Xi Jinping and Modi

Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to engage in a one-on-one meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the BRICS summit in Kazan on Tuesday, as reported by presidential aide Yuri Ushakov on Monday. In addition to his discussions with Xi and Modi, Putin will also conduct bilateral meetings with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah … Continue reading Putin to meet one-on-one with Xi Jinping and Modi

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BRICS summit signals Russia is not isolated

Nearly three years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which drew widespread condemnation from nations around the world, President Vladimir Putin is convening a summit with over a dozen world leaders. This move signals that he is not isolated, as an emerging coalition of countries rallies behind him. The three-day BRICS summit, commencing on Tuesday in Kazan, a city in southwestern Russia, marks the first gathering … Continue reading BRICS summit signals Russia is not isolated

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Wang emphasizes China’s position as a mediator and advocates for a ceasefire in the Middle East

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi aimed to enhance his nation’s image as a global peacemaker during the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday. He called for an end to hostilities in the Middle East and highlighted Beijing’s diplomatic initiatives regarding Russia’s conflict in Ukraine. Wang’s remarks followed Israel’s airstrike in Beirut that killed the leader of Hezbollah, an Iran-aligned group, escalating concerns about a broader … Continue reading Wang emphasizes China’s position as a mediator and advocates for a ceasefire in the Middle East

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Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi seen during official meeting in Kiev.
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Ukraine is seeking Modi’s help to end the conflict, a US publication reports

Ukraine regards India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the most suitable candidates to facilitate a peace agreement with Moscow that Kiev would find acceptable, according to a senior official quoted by Politico. Following Modi’s visits to both Russia and Ukraine to engage with their leaders about the ongoing conflict, Kiev has increasingly perceived New Delhi as a key intermediary in its interactions with the … Continue reading Ukraine is seeking Modi’s help to end the conflict, a US publication reports

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Zelenskiy dismissed initiatives by China and Brazil aimed at resolving Ukraine conflict

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday dismissed the initiatives put forth by China and Brazil aimed at resolving the conflict in Ukraine, questioning their motives for proposing alternatives to his established peace plan. He cautioned, “You will not enhance your influence at the expense of Ukraine.” Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022. Nine months later, Zelenskiy introduced a 10-point peace initiative designed to … Continue reading Zelenskiy dismissed initiatives by China and Brazil aimed at resolving Ukraine conflict

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Lula promotes Brazil-China initiative for Ukraine-Russia at the United Nations

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva proposed on Tuesday a plan aimed at facilitating discussions between Russia and Ukraine to resolve their ongoing conflict, a suggestion that has already been dismissed by Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Lula, who has communicated with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding this proposal, did not elaborate on the specifics of the six-point plan during his address at the United … Continue reading Lula promotes Brazil-China initiative for Ukraine-Russia at the United Nations

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