Putin hosts Brics summit to showcase global support against Western sanctions
Summary: Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting over 20 world leaders at the Brics summit in Kazan. This event aims to demonstrate that Western sanctions and isolation efforts against Russia are ineffective. Key attendees include leaders from China, India, and Iran.
Brics, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has expanded to include several other nations. The group represents 45% of the global population and nearly 28% of the world economy. Russia seeks to promote alternatives to the US dollar for international trade.
Despite the gathering, differences among Brics members may hinder cooperation. Tensions exist between countries like China and India, as well as between Egypt and Ethiopia. Putin's goal is to project unity while showing that Russia remains connected to the global community.
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