Russian President Vladimir Putin said this Friday (18) that the introduction of a unified currency for the BRICS is premature for now, as it would require a high level of integration between member countries. The Russian leader stated that the BRICS countries should act gradually, adding that Russia intends to strengthen the group’s new bank. […]
Putin says BRICS will boost global economic growth in coming years
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday (18) that the BRICS group will generate the majority of global economic growth in the coming years due to its size and relatively fast growth compared to that of developed Western nations. Putin hopes to consolidate the BRICS – which he has expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran […]
Putin says Russia is ready to continue fighting in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said this Friday (18) that his forces are prepared to continue fighting in Ukraine until they secure “victory”. Putin highlighted that Russian troops are becoming more technologically advanced in what he called a war between Moscow and NATO, the Western military alliance, which the military bloc is waging using Ukrainian troops. […]
Putin says Russia will not let Ukraine get nuclear weapons
Russian President Vladimir Putin said this Friday (18) that his country would not let Ukraine obtain nuclear weapons. Putin stressed that any move by Ukraine to obtain nuclear weapons could not be hidden and would attract an appropriate Russian response. “Russia will not allow this to happen, no matter what,” he highlighted. The President of […]
Understanding between Israel and Iran is difficult, but possible, says Putin
Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, stated this Friday (18) that Russia hopes that the exchange of attacks between Israel and Iran will stop at some point, highlighting that an understanding between the two countries is difficult, but possible. “We are in contact with Israel, we are in contact with Iran. We have very trusting relationships. […]
Exclusive: To CNN, Putin says Brazil and China’s proposal on Ukraine is balanced
In response to CNN Brasil, Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, stated that Brazil and China’s peace proposal for the war in Ukraine is “balanced” and that this shows that the countries are “acting for themselves”. He highlighted that Russia was not consulted by the Brazilian and Chinese governments, even though the country is “close” to […]
Putin tells CNN Brasil he will not attend the G20 summit after ICC arrest warrant
Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed to CNN Brazil who will not attend the G20 summit, which will be held in Rio de Janeiro in November. Putin is the subject of an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court for alleged war crimes during the Russian operation in Ukraine. Brazil is a signatory to the Treaty […]
Brics expansion cannot affect group efficiency, says Putin
In an interview this Friday (18), Vladimir Putin stated that the expansion of the BRICS cannot affect the bloc’s agility. Recently, new countries joined the bloc, such as Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates. “We will be careful, guided by two principles: multilateralism and efficient operation of the organization”, he commented. Putin also considered that […]
Putin says US is undermining trade relations with China
The imposition of US trade sanctions against China’s economy threatens relations between Washington and Beijing, said Russian President Vladimir Putin in an interview this Friday (18). THE CNN Brazil it was the only press vehicle from the Americas present at the meeting with the Russian leader. “The US needs to understand that it has ruined […]
Putin defends two-state solution to war in Gaza Strip
In an interview with BRICS journalists, Russian President Vladimir Putin defended a two-state solution to the war in the Gaza Strip. Putin stated that he spoke with leaders of Israel, Saudi Arabia and the Palestinians, highlighting that it is “impossible to talk about the Palestinian problem only about the economy” “I know the Israeli leadership […]