BRICS Bloc: A Shift Toward Multipolarity Under India’s Leadership in 2026
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Source: Devdiscourse | Original Published At: 2026-02-10 11:12:45 UTC
Key Points
- Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasizes BRICS's increasing role in global politics ahead of India's 2026 chairmanship
- India's priorities will focus on food security, energy security, and establishing global AI governance norms
- Global shift toward multipolarity is transforming power structures, with rising influence of BRICS nations and African countries
- Western reluctance to cede dominance includes sanctions targeting Russian energy and trade with BRICS members
- Russia pledges full support for India's progressive BRICS leadership agenda