Russian leader Vladimir Putin spoke via video link at a meeting with the leaders of the BRICS countries. The transcript is available on the Kremlin website.
Putin stressed that BRICS has established itself on the world stage as an authoritative structure, whose influence in world affairs is consistently strengthening.
He added that all the heads of the BRICS support the formation of a multipolar world and respect for the UN Charter. “We are against any kind of hegemony promoted by some countries of their exclusivity and based on this postulate of a new policy of ongoing neo-colonialism,” Putin said, adding that it was the desire of a number of Western countries to maintain their hegemony in the world that led “to a severe crisis in Ukraine “.
The Russian leader stressed that Russia in Ukraine is trying to put an end to the conflict, which “was unleashed by the West and their satellites.” Putin thanked his BRICS colleagues who “are taking an active part in trying to achieve a just settlement of the situation by peaceful means.”
Putin promised that during the BRICS chairmanship in 2024, Russia will contribute to the implementation of all decisions taken today, including the expansion of the association.
It should be noted that representatives of about 40 states, including delegations from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, are participating in the 15th BRICS summit.
Source: Rosbalt
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