Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov Claims BRICS, SCO Operate by Consensus, Contrasting NATO’s US Dependence
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Source: Dainik Navajyoti | Original Published At: 2026-02-11 11:14:39 UTC
Key Points
- Lavrov states BRICS and SCO decisions are made through consensus rather than unilateral influence
- Contrasts NATO's decision-making as dependent on US preferences
- Criticizes EU bureaucracy for overriding elected governments' autonomy
- Mentions CSTO, EAEU, and CIS as consensus-driven post-Soviet frameworks
- References Hungarian PM Orban's criticism of EU handling of Ukraine conflict