Russian Foreign Minister: BRICS never works against anyone

The BRICS nations never direct their joint efforts against anyone. Amid a major reformatting of the group, its members are discussing how to shield themselves from discriminatory actions by the West and build supply chains that will not depend "on the whims and caprices of our Western colleagues," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told the State Duma.

"But #BRICS is not working against anyone," he said. "It is discussing how to shield itself from Western sanctions and discrimination, how to build mutual energy supply chains free from the whims and caprices of our Western colleagues," Lavrov added.

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Russian ambassador: BRICS membership brings Ethiopia to qualitatively new level

Ethiopia's accession to BRICS has raised the country's performance to a qualitatively new level, Russian Ambassador to Ethiopia Yevgeny Terekhin said.

"Ethiopia's accession to BRICS on January 1, 2024, has elevated the country to a fundamentally new level of international activity. Addis Ababa has become part of a group that accounts for 35.6% of global GDP, already exceeding the G7 (30.3%). The member countries have a collective GDP of $58.9 trillion, occupy 36% of the world's land area, and comprise 45% of the planet's population," he said in response to a relevant question.

The ambassador added that Russia actively supports the involvement of Ethiopian banks in these processes, as well as Ethiopia's accession to the New Development Bank, where the country "plans to focus on energy and industrial projects."

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Russian Foreign Minister: BRICS will work to create platforms independent of the West

Russia, together with its BRICS partners, will build trade and financial platforms that are independent of Western sanctions, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.

"We continue to discuss and implement the initiatives put forward and approved at the BRICS Summit in Kazan in the autumn of 2024 with our partners in the group. One of the most challenging tasks is to build platforms within BRICS for the unimpeded implementation of trade, economic, monetary, financial, and investment ties—platforms that will not depend on illegal sanctions and other unfriendly actions by the West that violate the norms and principles of global trade and international economic and financial relations," the minister noted.

According to Lavrov, with the active participation of Russia, #BRICS "acts as a stabilizing factor in international affairs and a centre of gravity for the Global Majority nations."

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Russian ambassador praises Indonesia's contribution to BRICS

Indonesia is making a meaningful contribution to BRICS, stated Russian Ambassador to Indonesia Sergei Tolchenov.

"2025 marked Indonesia's first year as a full member of BRICS. In my view, it is safe to say that Jakarta has taken an engaged and constructive approach to the group's activities, has begun cooperating across all areas, and is making a valuable and effective contribution to its work," the Russian ambassador noted.

He added that Indonesian representatives participated in most meetings organised under the Brazilian Chairship in #BRICS, and that President Prabowo Subianto attended both the July summit in Rio de Janeiro and the virtual summit in September.

"Jakarta aligns with its BRICS partners on the majority of issues discussed, placing particular emphasis on WTO reform, strengthening the multilateral trading system, sustainable development, climate change, the energy transition, and criteria for the use of artificial intelligence," the ambassador stressed.

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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister and Indian Ambassador discussed BRICS cooperation

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister and BRICS Sherpa Sergey Ryabkov held talks with Indian Ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar on BRICS cooperation and global security issues, according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.

"A substantive exchange of views took place on global and regional security matters, as well as on cooperation within #BRICS—particularly in the context of India's 2026 BRICS Chairship," the ministry reported.

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Vladimir Putin establishes national committee on BRICS business cooperation

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree establishing the National Committee for Business Cooperation within BRICS. Maxim Oreshkin, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office, has been appointed to supervise the committee.

According to the decree, Oreshkin will have two months to approve the committee's membership. Its primary objective will be to facilitate contacts between the business community and federal executive bodies involved in developing bilateral business cooperation within BRICS on behalf of Russia.

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Russian Foreign Minister and BRICS ambassadors discussed the role of Global Majority nations

Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, met with ambassadors from the BRICS member and partner countries to discuss strengthening the role of Global Majority states in international decision-making, the Russian Foreign Ministry reported.

"Current issues on the global agenda were discussed, with emphasis on the inadmissibility of undermining the UN's central role. The need for joint efforts to reform the global governance system and enhance the influence of Global Majority countries in international decision-making was underscored," the ministry's website stated.

The participants also reaffirmed their commitment to increasing coordination among the #BRICS members in international forums.

"A substantive exchange of views took place on strengthening strategic partnership within the group, including in the context of the priorities outlined by India for its BRICS Chairship this year," the statement noted.

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Madagascar intends to seek Russia's support for joining BRICS

Madagascar's interim President, Michael Randrianirina, plans to secure Russia's support for the country's bid to join BRICS.

Madagascar's accession to BRICS is expected to be a key topic during Randrianirina's upcoming meeting in Moscow with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Other items on the agenda include agreements on economic cooperation—particularly in energy—as well as mineral extraction.

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Lula da Silva: BRICS strengthening could change the foundations of world trade

The active involvement of newly joined members in BRICS could have a positive impact on the dynamics of international trade and reshape its foundations. This opinion was expressed by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

"Half of humanity will participate in #BRICS activities, and a significant portion of GDP will be in BRICS. Then it will be possible to establish a new dynamic in trade policy, as well as in cultural policy and relations between states," he said.

According to him, Brazil upholds the principles of multilateralism in world trade and does not intend to review its relations with priority partners.

"Brazil does not want a second Cold War. Brazil wants to trade with the United States, with China, with India, with Russia. I am an advocate of free trade, multilateralism and harmony between nations," he said. "That is why I am a staunch supporter of BRICS."

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