Russian Intelligence Chief Says Western Actions Helped BRICS Grow
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Source: RT en Español | Original Published At: 2026-08-27 09:43:35 UTC
Key Points
- Russian Foreign Intelligence Service Director Sergey Naryshkin spoke at a roundtable marking the SCO's 25th anniversary and BRICS' 20th anniversary.
- Naryshkin said BRICS had grown to 11 members and attributed part of its expansion to what he described as unprecedented Western aggression against Russia.
- He argued that BRICS' unifying appeal had increased in response to what he characterized as Western neocolonial practices.
- He described independent foreign policymaking and sufficient resources as criteria for joining the grouping.
- Naryshkin portrayed BRICS membership as supporting countries' ability to determine their own futures.