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Putin Hosts BRICS Summit Amid Rising Global Tensions
Kazan, Russia – Nearly three years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting a major summit of BRICS nations, signaling that he is far from isolated on the global stage. The summit, which began Tuesday in the southwestern city of Kazan, brings together leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and newly joined members Egypt, the UAE, Ethiopia, and Iran.
This is the first in-person BRICS summit since the group’s expansion earlier this year. It comes at a time when Russia is facing widespread condemnation and sanctions from the West for its ongoing war in Ukraine. Putin, however, aims to demonstrate that a growing coalition of nations supports his vision of a world less dominated by the United States and its Western allies.
The three-day summit opened with Putin meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping, who praised the partnership between their nations as a model for international relations. Leaders from India, South Africa, and Iran are also in attendance, although Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva had to cancel his appearance due to an injury.
This gathering is the largest international event Russia has hosted since the war began in February 2022. Putin’s goal is to project the BRICS bloc as a force challenging the U.S.-led global order. He emphasized the economic and political influence of BRICS countries, calling their growing prominence an “undeniable fact” and asserting that the group will play a key role in shaping a “new world order.”
Despite the rhetoric, the BRICS countries have diverse political interests and internal tensions that complicate their ability to present a unified front. For example, India and China have longstanding border disputes, and their relationship with the U.S. varies significantly.
The summit comes at a pivotal moment ahead of the U.S. elections, where a potential victory for former President Donald Trump could shift Washington’s foreign policy, especially its support for Ukraine. Putin’s summit also follows heightened conflict in the Middle East, where Israel is engaged in a military operation against Iran-backed militant groups, adding further complexity to the geopolitical landscape.
Observers expect the BRICS summit to address issues like economic cooperation, alternatives to the U.S. dollar in international trade, and strategies for dealing with sanctions. While the group presents itself as a counterbalance to Western influence, divisions within BRICS and its newly expanded membership may limit its ability to act cohesively. Nonetheless, the Kazan summit underscores a broader trend of countries seeking to challenge the dominance of the U.S. and its allies in global affairs.
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