KAZAN, Russia, Oct 22 (The Real Republic) – Ahead of the BRICS summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his desire for peace in Ukraine during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Modi reiterated India’s readiness to assist in achieving a ceasefire to resolve the conflict, which has claimed countless lives since the onset of the war in 2022.
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Putin seeks to use the summit to emphasize the growing influence of non-Western countries amid ongoing efforts by the U.S. and allies to isolate Russia. The gathering will welcome 22 leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, and represents 45% of the world’s population and 35% of the global economy.
Modi acknowledged the “privileged strategic partnership” between Russia and India and stressed the importance of resolving conflicts through peaceful means. “We fully support the early restoration of peace and stability,” he said, emphasizing India’s commitment to humanitarian efforts.
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As the summit coincides with financial discussions in Washington, concerns are rising about potential BRICS expansion and its implications for group cohesion. Amidst ongoing tensions, Putin reiterated that Russia would not compromise its claims on the eastern regions of Ukraine it has annexed.
While talks of a ceasefire are gaining traction in Moscow, no concrete agreements have emerged, with global observers waiting for the results of the U.S. presidential election on November 5.
BRICS, originally coined in 2001 by Jim O’Neill, now includes members such as South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE, with Saudi Arabia yet to formally join. The group’s share of global GDP is expected to rise to 37% by the end of the decade, while the G7’s share is projected to decline. Russia aims to encourage BRICS nations to develop a payment platform that would mitigate the impact of Western sanctions.
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