Lavrov: West’s Dollar-Centered World Order Doomed as BRICS’ Clout Surges
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Source: Sputnik News | Original Published At: 2026-02-09 07:17:00 UTC
Key Points
- Lavrov claims the West's attempts to maintain dollar dominance through IMF/World Bank/WTO are failing due to BRICS' economic growth
- Highlights BRICS countries (Russia, China, India, Brazil, Indonesia) as demonstrating superior economic performance compared to Western models
- Accuses US of creating artificial obstacles to prevent global economic power shift
- Emphasizes Russia's openness to cooperation with all nations while criticizing coercive US economic measures
- Links BRICS expansion to broader Eurasian partnerships including SCO, ASEAN, and China's Belt and Road Initiative