Vladimir Putin is hosting the Brics summit in Kazan, inviting over 20 heads of state, including leaders from China, India, and Iran. This event aims to demonstrate that Western sanctions are ineffective and that Russia maintains strong geopolitical ties. The Brics group, representing a significant portion of the global economy, seeks to create alternatives to the US dollar for trade. However, internal differences among Brics members pose challenges to achieving unity. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)