Russia Backs India’s 2026 BRICS Presidency, Praises Multilateral Leadership

Source: नवभारत टाइम्स | Original Published At: 2026-02-10 03:39:35 UTC

Key Points

• Russia's Deputy FM Sergey Ryabkov commends India's human-centric approach as BRICS chair in 2026
• BRICS confirms ongoing expansion with Egypt, Iran, UAE, and Ethiopia joining as full members
• Russia highlights India's role in addressing global challenges and promoting multilateralism
• New Development Bank expansion mentioned with 10 countries holding partner status
• India-Russia cooperation emphasized on counter-terrorism frameworks at UN level