Putin hosts summit in Kazan to strengthen ties with global leaders
Summary: Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit in Kazan, bringing together leaders from China, India, Turkey, and Iran. This meeting aims to showcase Russia's global presence despite ongoing tensions with the West and an international arrest warrant against Putin.
The BRICS bloc, which has expanded to include new members like Iran and Saudi Arabia, will see participation from 32 countries, with over 20 heads of state attending. Putin plans to hold around 20 bilateral meetings to strengthen economic ties and negotiate trade deals.
The summit also highlights the growing relationship between Russia and Iran, with a potential treaty on military cooperation. Meanwhile, leaders like India's Modi will seek to balance their ties with Russia while engaging with Western nations.
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