Russian Intelligence Chief Says Western Actions Helped BRICS Grow
Sergey Naryshkin linked BRICS expansion to Western pressure and described the grouping as a platform for independent foreign policy.
Sergey Naryshkin linked BRICS expansion to Western pressure and described the grouping as a platform for independent foreign policy.
India’s BRICS chairmanship focuses on cooperation in trade, payments, innovation and climate resilience ahead of the New Delhi summit.
India will host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12–13 under the theme of building for resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability.
The InteRussia programme in Moscow brings young actors from ten countries into Russian theatre training, with support from TV BRICS and Russian cultural institutions.
The BRICS Leaders’ Summit is expected to be held in New Delhi on 12 and 13 September, with most member states represented at head-of-state or head-of-government level.
The success of India’s BRICS presidency will depend on whether its initiatives retain momentum after the chair passes to China in 2027.
A possible visit to New Delhi would be the Chinese president’s first to India in seven years amid efforts to ease border tensions.
The programme brought young delegates together with policymakers, diplomats and business leaders to discuss leadership, entrepreneurship, technology and nation-building.
Thailand became a BRICS partner country in 2025 and has expressed its intention to seek full membership in 2026, with officials highlighting BRICS as a platform for trade, investment and broader economic cooperation.