At the BRICS Summit, Putin Rejects Western Isolation by Welcoming 36 Leaders to Enhance Global Influence
Putin Shrugs Off Western Estrangement at BRICS Gathering, Plays Host to 36 Dignitaries to Boost Worldwide Clout
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KAZAN, Russia — Russian President Vladimir Putin made a splashy comeback on the world platform, gathering 36 international figures at the 16th BRICS summit in Kazan. His move highlights Russia’s undiminished sway, despite global attempts to sideline the nation over the Ukraine conflict.
Held from October 22 to 24, 2024, this summit is a strategic gambit by Putin, signaling unity with the broadened BRICS posse that now welcomes Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE into the fold.
With VIPs like China’s Xi Jinping and India’s Narendra Modi in attendance, this meeting is a bold thumb in the eye to Western dominance in international dealings. In his discourse, Putin stood firm on Russia’s stance in Ukraine, applauding BRICS for resisting the grip of U.S.-centric global finance, touting plans like de-dollarization, and rolling out “BRICS Pay,” a new cash avenue to sidestep Western strongholds like SWIFT.
The rendezvous drew a crowd of state heads and emissaries, though a few regulars were missing—such as Cuba’s President Miguel Díaz-Canel, who dropped out because of a big league blackout back home. Despite this, having 36 leaders chilling in Kazan signals a tectonic tilt towards a multipolar world scene, positioning Russia at the heart of newfangled global leadership blueprints.
This escapade has the West buzzing, especially as the United Nations Secretary-General showed up, a move some see as glossing over Russia’s rep with a pinch of legitimacy amid ongoing Ukrainian drama. Fingers are wagging, suggesting this might muddy the waters for worldwide peacemaking, while aficionados believe it’s a nudge towards a more level global gig.
The Kazan gathering not only spotlights Russia’s persistence on the international landscape but also cranks up chatter on economic teamwork, safety protocols, and cultural swaps outside the usual Western handshake, hinting at possible realignments in the worldwide economy and political alliances.
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