Brazil–Russia relations
Applying strategic autonomy: Ankara’s quest for BRICS membership
In early 2024, the alliance of states known under the acronym BRICS grew from five (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) to nine members. The integration of Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates constituted the second enlargement of the alliance which was founded in 2006 and incorporated South Africa in 2010. Since 2024 the acronym BRICS+ applies.
Serbia Eyes BRICS as Alternative to EU, Citing Political Sovereignty
Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin expressed in a recent interview that Serbia views BRICS as a viable alternative to the European Union.
BRICS: Putin – Erdogan meeting on 23 October
The Russian president Vladimir Putin announced a bilateral meeting with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on October 23 in Kazan at the
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Parliament speaker expresses hope for Türkiye's swift BRICS membership
Parliament speaker, Numan Kurtulmuş, expressed optimism on Tuesday regarding Türkiye's potential membership in the BRICS economic group, during discussions with Valentina Matvienko, Chairwoman of Russia's Federation Council, in Moscow.
"I hope that Türkiye's BRICS membership will materialize as soon as possible," Kurtulmuş saidd, according to a Turkish parliament statement.
FM links BRICS ties to EU bid stalemate
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has drawn a connection between Türkiye's growing relations with the BRICS group of emerging economies and the country's long-stalled membership talks with the European Union.
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Turkey’s Push to Join BRICS: A Response to Stalled EU Negotiations
Turkey has officially applied to join BRICS, an economic alliance originally consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. This move has received full support from Russian President Vladimir Putin and could potentially shift Turkey's focus away from its European Union (EU) aspirations.
China says top diplomat Wang Yi to visit Russia this week
China's top diplomat Wang Yi will visit Russia this week for a security meeting of BRICS emerging economies, Beijing's foreign ministry announced Monday.
Vucic: We will have important guests from abroad at time of BRICS summit
SABAC - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Thursday he had received Russian President Vladimir Putin's invitation to the October 22-24 BRICS summit in Kazan about ten days ago but that he would have important guests from abroad at the time of the event.
Turkey’s ruling AKP: No concrete steps taken towards BRICS membership
Turkey has taken no concrete steps towards meeting its stated desire to join the BRICS group of emerging economies but "a process is underway," Omer Celik, the spokesperson for the country's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) said on Tuesday.
Erdogan's Strategic Bid: Turkey Applies to Join BRICS
Turkey has officially sought to join the BRICS group of emerging-market nations, aiming to enhance its global standing and build new alliances beyond its traditional Western partners, according to sources familiar with the matter.