Russian Official Warns Against BRICS Military Bloc Transformation

Source: Lenta.ru | Original Published At: 2026-01-23 14:53:28 UTC

Key Points

• Russian Senator Konstantin Kosachev warns transforming BRICS or SCO into military/economic blocs risks Cold War-style confrontation
• Asserts Cold War rivalry was 'unsuccessful experience' causing 'lost decades' for global progress
• Emphasizes preference for cooperative approaches over bloc-based competition