This week, Kazan is the focal point of international diplomacy as it hosts the BRICS summit, highlighting Russia’s efforts to demonstrate its geopolitical strength despite ongoing Western sanctions and isolation.
President Vladimir Putin will welcome more than 20 global leaders, including China’s Xi Jinping and India’s Narendra Modi, aiming to convey a united front against Western pressures. The Kremlin has emphasized the significance of this summit as one of the largest foreign policy events in Russia’s recent history.
The BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—represent a significant portion of the world’s population and economic activity. This summit seeks to reinforce partnerships among these emerging economies and challenge the dominance of Western powers.
While the event aims to showcase solidarity, it also raises questions about the varying interests and relationships within BRICS members, particularly between major players like China and India. Observers are keen to see how Kazan will shape future collaborations and influence global economic strategies.