Shoigu Proposes Creating BRICS Emergency Response Mechanisms

Source: Известия | Original Published At: 2026-06-23 09:44:52 UTC

Key Points

• Most BRICS delegations supported Russian initiatives to establish a rapid response mechanism and resource reserve funds.
• Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu made the announcement at a meeting of BRICS high representatives in New Delhi on June 23.
• The proposed mechanism includes designating authorized persons for coordinated approaches on international agendas and crises.
• A second initiative suggests creating strategic reserves of medicines, food, energy, fertilizers, and rare earth metals.
• Shoigu expressed hope that the initiatives will be reflected in the declaration following the September summit.
• Presidential Assistant Yuri Ushakov noted Western attempts to undermine integration associations including BRICS.