Putin hosts summit in Kazan with leaders from China, India, Turkey, and Iran
Summary: Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit in Kazan this week with leaders from China, India, Turkey, and Iran. This meeting challenges expectations that the Ukraine war and an international arrest warrant would isolate him.
The BRICS bloc, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, is expanding. Over 36 countries confirmed participation, with more than 20 sending heads of state. The summit aims to strengthen ties and negotiate economic deals amid ongoing Western tensions.
Putin is expected to sign a strategic partnership treaty with Iran, enhancing military cooperation. The summit also allows China and Russia to promote alternatives to Western dominance, while India seeks to balance its relationships with both Russia and the West.
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