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By Rhod Mackenzie

Six nations will become full-fledged members of the BRICS group of nations starting January 2024, after their candidacies were approved by leaders of the current member states, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced. The expansion topped the agenda of the summit in...

By Rhod Mackenzie

The meeting of the leaders of the BRICS countries has ended in Johannesburg. The heads of state reaffirmed their readiness to systematically develop cooperation with each other. However, significant disagreements remain between the partners on a number of issues. Russia will have...

By Rhod Mackenzie

The meeting of the leaders of the BRICS countries has ended in Johannesburg. The heads of state reaffirmed their readiness to systematically develop cooperation with each other. However, significant disagreements remain between the partners on a number of issues. Russia will have...