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BRICS Summit: Moscow's goals falter amid key absences and lukewarm support

23 October, 2024 Wednesday
15:34

Despite Russia's efforts to establish an alternative system for international settlements, most participants—except the UAE, Egypt, and Iran—show little interest

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In his Telegram channel, the author of the Resurgam channel discusses several key points about the recent BRICS summit in Kazan:

  1. Moscow's strategy: The summit's opening day was deliberately scheduled separately from the main sessions, allowing Moscow to hold individual talks with each country's leaders and push its desired solutions. The author's analysis indicates that Moscow's main goal is to establish an alternative system for international settlements. The first meeting of the summit was between Putin and the head of the New Development Bank of BRICS. However, the author notes that, aside from the UAE, Egypt, and Iran, most participants seem uninterested in this agenda, marking the summit's first failure.
  2. Lula's absence: With Lula absent, Brazil's Foreign Minister attended in his place, but he will only collect information without making decisions. This absence significantly undermines Putin's plans, and the author hints at more than just an injury behind Lula's nonattendance.
  3. Saudi Arabia's low representation: The Saudi delegation did not attend the opening, with a lower-level delegation expected later. If they do not appear by the following day, the author suggests it will be noteworthy. During the summit, the Saudi flag was reportedly removed, sparking media speculation about the situation.
  4. Vučić's no-show: Despite a recent high-profile Chinese delegation visit and Putin's personal call, Serbian President Vučić did not attend the summit. He is scheduled to fly to the U.S. with Ursula von der Leyen instead.
  5. Cuba's absence: The Cuban delegation is absent due to severe power outages, the author points out, emphasizing how the situation is so dire that even air travel in the country is affected.
  6. Erdogan's delay: Turkish President Erdogan has not yet arrived, though he is expected the following day. The author expresses skepticism about Turkey's true involvement in BRICS, despite statements to the contrary. Notably, Erdogan had a meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister the previous evening.
  7. Guterres' visit: The author highlights that Putin's only real success so far is UN Secretary-General António Guterres' attendance, which Moscow is using to legitimize itself. According to the author, Guterres is likely seeking financial support for the UN, especially with the possibility of Trump's return to power in the U.S., which could exacerbate the UN's financial troubles. A private meeting between Guterres and Putin is scheduled, but Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned Guterres for attending the summit while refusing an invitation to Ukraine’s Global Peace Summit.

The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the situation, stating that the UN Secretary-General rejected Ukraine's invitation to the first Global Peace Summit in Switzerland. However, he accepted an invitation to Kazan from the war criminal Putin. They described this as a wrong choice that does not contribute to the cause of peace and only harms the reputation of the UN.

“Despite all the bluster and pomp, the BRICS summit in Kazan is still far from what Moscow desired in practical terms. It is unlikely that Moscow will achieve the decisions it hopes for, especially in the area of international settlements. While quick decisions were unlikely before, Lula's absence effectively postpones any outcomes for at least another year. However, for the sake of objectivity, it should be noted that it is not over yet,” the author concludes.

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