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BRICS Summit 2025: Leaders Tackle Global Issues Amid Absences

7/7/2025

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Brazil is set to welcome the 17th BRICS summit on July 6-7, 2025, where leaders will tackle pressing issues like global cooperation, climate change, and trade amidst looming U.S. tariff threats. With notable absences from Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, the summit seeks a balanced agenda to navigate the bloc's internal divisions and minimize geopolitical friction.

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Brazil is set to welcome the 17th BRICS summit on July 6-7, 2025, where leaders will tackle pressing issues like global cooperation, climate change, and trade amidst looming U.S. tariff threats. With notable absences from Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, the summit seeks a balanced agenda to navigate the bloc's internal divisions and minimize geopolitical friction.