Leaders from Global South gather in Kazan for expanded BRICS summit
Summary: Leaders from China, India, and other countries gathered in Kazan, Russia, for a BRICS summit aimed at strengthening ties among developing economies. This meeting marks a significant expansion of the BRICS group, now including 36 countries.
Russian President Vladimir Putin seeks to showcase support from the Global South amid tensions with the West. Proposed initiatives include a new payment system to bypass Western sanctions and enhance trade among member nations.
Putin is holding bilateral meetings with various leaders, including India's Narendra Modi and South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa. The summit highlights the close ties between Russia and China, as well as Russia's ongoing partnership with India.
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