Putin says BRICS countries can build economic ties without regard to sanctions

Source: Известия | Original Published At: 2026-09-13 06:36:39 UTC

Key Points

• Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a BRICS outreach summit session that BRICS countries can develop economic relations without being constrained by sanctions.
• He said the bloc has independent channels for goods, services and capital that enable commercial, banking, financial and investment operations despite external pressure.
• Putin said the BRICS growth platform should be built on principles of openness and accessibility for member states, partners and friends of the group.