Putin seeks unity at BRICS summit to challenge Western hegemony

The BRICS group, which includes Russia, China, India, Brazil, and South Africa, is expanding rapidly, with 30 countries having applied for membership. The group's appeal has been unprecedented since its expansion at the Johannesburg summit in August 2023. The BRICS summit is seen as a key opportunity for Russia to challenge Western "hegemony" and demonstrate that Western attempts to isolate Moscow have failed. Putin will be joined by key partners such as Xi Jinping, Narendra Modi, and Recep Tayyip Erdogan, all of whom are seen as important allies for Russia.