Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

BRICS Summit in Rio: Unity Tested Amid Key Absences

7/6/2025

36 2

Left

BRICS Leaders Unite

BRICS leaders gathered in vibrant Rio de Janeiro, united in their quest to challenge Western dominance and U.S. trade tariffs. With Brazil at the helm, the summit seeks to bolster collaboration among emerging economies. However, the absence of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin casts a shadow over the bloc's unity and its vision for a multipolar world.

Center

BRICS Leaders Advocate Unity

Brics leaders, led by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, rallied for unity and local currency adoption to amplify the Global South's voice against Western dominance at a Rio de Janeiro forum. Brazilian President Lula condemned Western financial practices, championing the New Development Bank as a beacon for fostering independent growth in emerging economies.

1 of 2

BRICS Leaders Unite

BRICS leaders gathered in vibrant Rio de Janeiro, united in their quest to challenge Western dominance and U.S. trade tariffs. With Brazil at the helm, the summit seeks to bolster collaboration among emerging economies. However, the absence of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin casts a shadow over the bloc's unity and its vision for a multipolar world.

1 / 2