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BRICS Summit Sparks Speculation on Global Power Shift

7/5/2025

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BRICS leaders gathered in Rio de Janeiro, with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin joining remotely for the first time in 12 years. This absence fuels speculation about shifting dynamics. Brazilian President Lula da Silva seeks to elevate Brazil's global influence amidst looming US tariff threats and critical trade talks.

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BRICS leaders gathered in Rio de Janeiro, with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin joining remotely for the first time in 12 years. This absence fuels speculation about shifting dynamics. Brazilian President Lula da Silva seeks to elevate Brazil's global influence amidst looming US tariff threats and critical trade talks.