The ‘Will for Peace’ exercises near Cape Town involve warships from China and Iran, with Russia expected to join, sparking U.S. tensions and domestic transparency concerns.
Russian Ambassador to Thailand Evgeny Tomikhin confirms Moscow’s support for Bangkok’s bid to join BRICS, highlighting Thailand’s existing BRICS+ participation since 2017.
Russia supports Thailand’s bid to join BRICS, with potential membership expected in 2026.
Chinese and Iranian naval vessels have arrived near Cape Town for a BRICS+ military exercise, with Russian ships anticipated to join the drills.
Military drills named ‘Will for Peace 2026’ to focus on maritime security cooperation among BRICS+ nations from January 9-16, 2026.
US economist Jeffrey D. Sachs urges India to collaborate with BRICS nations for global stability, criticizing US hegemony and advocating multilateralism.
China leads joint military drill in South African waters with participation from Iran and expected Russian ships under BRICS+ framework.
Chinese-led maritime drills in Cape Town highlight BRICS cooperation on trade route security amid potential US diplomatic fallout.
Analysis of BRICS nations’ coordinated efforts to establish alternative financial systems challenging U.S. dollar hegemony through local currency trade, gold reserves, and new payment mechanisms.
