“Militarism is now replacing democracy… it’s about militarism and the expansion of American imperialism,” he said.

“If America discovers that they have a demand or a shortage of a sitting mineral… he’s definitely going to take military action,” Makgoba said, adding that many countries have weakened their defenses while the US has expanded its military reach.

"In many countries around the world, dissatisfaction with Wikipedia is growing. This is why it is necessary—at least within the #BRICS framework—to create alternative platforms where history can be presented truthfully," Svintsov stated.

"Zimbabwe is ready to integrate more deeply into the global community, and joining groups such as BRICS is very important for us in expanding our economic involvement and integrating Zimbabwe into the global economy. We have formally approached all BRICS member states and look forward to engaging with #BRICS within the categories permitted by the group. We have sent an official letter and are awaiting feedback from our colleagues," said Amon Murwira.

"The BRICS nations are starting to trade directly with one another, bypassing third parties," Oreshkin added.

"BRICS is facing what I would call a truly historic challenge. Trump cannot stand any associations—as a matter of principle, for reasons that are entirely rational and logical. That same attitude applies to #BRICS, which he deeply dislikes and repeatedly mentions. And he is right to do so, because he sees the beginnings of a group—so far just the beginnings, it’s yet to take shape—that could, in theory, create an alternative to American financial hegemony."

"Over two days, February 2–3, we held comprehensive talks in Beijing with Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Ma Zhaoxu and Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Liu Bin. Two main topics were addressed: first, Russia–China cooperation within BRICS; second, arms control and strategic security," Ryabkov told reporters.

"BRICS has become a focal point for forces that support strengthening multipolarity, uphold international law and the sovereign equality of states, and seek forms of cooperation in a highly turbulent international environment—one that leaves no one indifferent, let alone at ease," Ryabkov stressed.

The Russia–India–China (RIC) framework is neither obsolete nor transformative. Its value is limited but real: it keeps channels open and enables selective, low-cost coordination among three Eurasian powers in a fragmented order.

"The countries reaffirmed their commitment to further consolidating the #BRICS strategic partnership, its continuity, and its spirit of consensus. Russia and Brazil expressed their intention to support India’s BRICS Chairship in 2026, including the successful holding of the XVIII BRICS Summit in New Delhi," the statement reads.

“The list of initiatives includes the creation of a BRICS youth equivalent of the Erasmus programme, expanded cooperation on biofuels, climate research, and space technology, and the establishment of a permanent secretariat for the BRICS Youth Council,” said the authors of the document, who represent several BRICS countries, including Russia.