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Russia to Mine Bitcoin in BRICS Countries

The project could see the BRICS group of nations — which already has a combined gross domestic product larger than the G7 — build a crypto-based payment...

opinion Ivan U. Klyszcz

Russia Is Holding Back Other BRICS Members

Moscow is rightly a global pariah. BRICS' aspirations would be better served without Russia tainting their proposals.

opinion Boris Bondarev

In Defense of Antonio Guterres’ Appearance at BRICS in Russia

How can you shake hands with an aggressor? Well, if you are the Secretary General of the United Nations, it is your job.

Putin Says Ball in Washington’s Court on U.S.-Russia Ties

Putin also refused to confirm or deny reports that North Korea had deployed troops to Russia.

In Photos: Russia Hosts BRICS Summit in Kazan

Leaders of BRICS members were joined by the leaders of Turkey, Belarus, Venezuela and others.

How Russia Courted the Global South at BRICS Summit

At the largest international event in Russia since it invaded Ukraine, the Kremlin sought to show that it is not as isolated as the West would like.

Lukashenko Says Belarus Ready to Join BRICS

“We fully share the BRICS philosophy. Belarus is coming to you with specific ideas and projects,” Alexander Lukashenko said at the bloc’s annual...

Putin Warns Against ‘Illusory’ Attempts to Defeat Russia

The Kremlin leader made the remarks ahead of his first meeting with UN chief Antonio Guterres in more than two years.

UN Chief Arrives in Russia to Attend BRICS Summit

Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry slammed the visit, saying Antonio Guterres made the “wrong choice that does not advance the cause of peace.”

China’s Xi Hails Russia Ties in ‘Chaotic’ World in Putin Talks

The Chinese leader met with President Vladimir Putin at the BRICS summit in Kazan.

Internet Service Disruptions Reported in Russia’s Kazan as BRICS Summit Kicks Off

A resident of Kazan told The Moscow Times that he began having problems with internet connectivity late Monday night.

Indian PM Modi Calls for Quick End to Ukraine War in Meeting With Putin

“We believe that disputes should only be resolved peacefully. We totally support efforts to quickly restore peace and stability,” he said.

South Africa’s Ramaphosa Arrives in Russia for BRICS Summit

President Cyril Ramaphosa will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and several other leaders attending the two-day summit.

Russia to Host Landmark BRICS Summit in Ongoing Bid to Reshape World Order

At the three-day summit in Kazan, Moscow will be pulling out all the stops to project the alliance as a geopolitical counterweight to the West.

Putin Touts BRICS Economic Growth at Business Forum

“The member countries of our association are in fact the drivers of global economic growth,” the Kremlin leader said.

Indian PM Modi to Visit Russia for BRICS Summit

It will be the Indian leader’s second trip to Russia this year following a visit to Moscow this summer that drew condemnation in Ukraine.

Putin Says Expects Turkey’s Erdogan at BRICS Summit

If admitted to BRICS, Turkey would become the first NATO member in the group which sees itself as a counterweight to the Western-led global order.

Iranian President to Meet With Putin During BRICS Summit

The visit will be Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's first to Russia since he took office in late July.

China's Xi to Attend BRICS Summit in Russia Next Month

The summit of emerging economies will be held from Oct. 22 to 24 in the Tatarstan capital of Kazan.

Serbian President Turns Down Putin’s BRICS Summit Invite

President Aleksandar Vucic said he was expecting “important guests from abroad” at the same time as the high-level meeting next month.

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