Russian President Vladimir Putin remotely addressed the BRICS economic summit in South Africa, criticizing “illegitimate sanctions” imposed by the West on Russia and warning of a potential halt to Ukraine’s grain exports. Putin’s speech centered on the Ukraine conflict and strained relations with the West. China’s President Xi Jinping also joined, rebuking a hegemonic country that hampers emerging markets. The summit brought together Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, discussing potential BRICS expansion amidst dissatisfaction with Western-dominated global institutions.
By FCCT Editorial Team
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