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Cyril Ramaphosa, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, pose with other G20 leaders during an event launching the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty at the G20 Summit at the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Xi is ramping up diplomatic efforts at international summits in anticipation of potential tariffs from Trump

In his initial global engagements following Donald Trump‘s reelection as U.S. President, Chinese President Xi Jinping launched a diplomatic initiative aimed at countering anticipated new tariffs and positioning China to take advantage of possible future divisions between Washington and its allies. Throughout a series of meetings, from APEC in Peru to G20 in Brazil over the past week, Xi aimed to differentiate himself from Trump’s … Continue reading Xi is ramping up diplomatic efforts at international summits in anticipation of potential tariffs from Trump

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz
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Germany’s Scholz defends his talks with Putin ahead of snap elections

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated that his recent discussion with Vladimir Putin did not reveal any change in the Russian President’s stance regarding the war in Ukraine. However, he defended his controversial choice to reach out to the Kremlin. The hour-long conversation, which marked their first direct interaction in nearly two years, took place just three months ahead of snap elections. Scholz faces significant challenges … Continue reading Germany’s Scholz defends his talks with Putin ahead of snap elections

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Terrorist Incident in Ankara: A Signal to Erdogan?

As President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Türkiye arrived in Kazan for the BRICS summit, alarming reports emerged from Ankara regarding a terrorist attack on the headquarters of the aerospace firm TUSAŞ. Three assailants, including a woman, were heavily armed with firearms and explosives as they breached the facility known for manufacturing military aircraft, drones, and upgrading F-16 fighter jets. The attack resulted in five fatalities … Continue reading Terrorist Incident in Ankara: A Signal to Erdogan?

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Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kazan, Russia.
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Will the Ukraine war overshadow Xi and Putin’s push for global reform?

The 2024 BRICS summit held in Russia this week served as a platform for Moscow and Beijing to express their mutual anti-Western sentiments and global aspirations. However, analysts suggest that the ongoing conflict in Ukraine may be straining the “no limits” partnership between the two nations. The choice of Russia as the summit’s venue was strategically important, particularly in light of global efforts to isolate … Continue reading Will the Ukraine war overshadow Xi and Putin’s push for global reform?

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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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Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting
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Putin says Middle East is on the brink of a large-scale conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed a BRICS summit on Thursday, warning that the Middle East is on the brink of a large-scale conflict. “The military actions that began a year ago in Gaza have now extended to Lebanon, impacting other nations in the region as well,” Putin stated during a meeting in Kazan, which included several global leaders. “The intensity of the confrontation between Israel … Continue reading Putin says Middle East is on the brink of a large-scale conflict

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Hamas official Musa Abu Marzouk
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Hamas seeking Russia’s assistance regarding a national unity government for Gaza

A senior official from the Palestinian militant group Hamas has indicated that they are seeking Russia‘s assistance in urging Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to initiate discussions regarding a national unity government for Gaza in the aftermath of the conflict. This statement was made to the RIA state news agency following a meeting in Moscow. Mousa Abu Marzouk, a member of Hamas’s politburo, held talks with … Continue reading Hamas seeking Russia’s assistance regarding a national unity government for Gaza

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BRICS is not a challenge for Dollar unless India and China get serious

The notion that the BRICS group could pose a challenge to the U.S. dollar is unrealistic, particularly given the ongoing divisions between China and India and their reluctance to collaborate on trade, according to the former Goldman Sachs economist who coined the BRIC acronym in a Reuters interview. Russian President Vladimir Putin is leveraging the BRICS leaders’ summit to demonstrate that Western efforts to isolate … Continue reading BRICS is not a challenge for Dollar unless India and China get serious

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BRICS Summit Approves Final Declaration on Long-Term Goals – Putin

The BRICS summit has released a final declaration that outlines a comprehensive assessment of global conditions and sets forth long-term objectives, as stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday. “We have crafted a final declaration that provides an overview of the current global situation, reflects on the outcomes of Russia’s leadership within BRICS, and establishes frameworks for future collaboration. I would like to emphasize … Continue reading BRICS Summit Approves Final Declaration on Long-Term Goals – Putin

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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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Modi and Xi Jinping engaged in their first formal discussions in five years

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping engaged in their first formal discussions in five years on Wednesday, indicating a potential thaw in relations between the two Asian powers, which had been adversely affected by a fatal military confrontation in 2020. The leaders convened during the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, as reported by both the Indian government and Chinese state media. … Continue reading Modi and Xi Jinping engaged in their first formal discussions in five years

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