Moscow — Russian President Vladimir Putin declared that BRICS has become a defining pillar of the modern global architecture, challenging the supremacy of Western institutions and steering the world toward a multipolar future. Speaking ahead of high-level engagements with China and other Global South partners, Putin underscored that Russia and China are working in lockstep to strengthen the bloc’s influence in international governance.
He stressed that BRICS is no longer a loose alliance but a structured force capable of reshaping global economic and political frameworks. “We are building a just and inclusive order where the interests of the Global Majority matter,” Putin said, pointing to Moscow’s partnership with Beijing as evidence of a deepening alignment against Western dominance.
For years, BRICS has sought reforms in the UN, IMF, and World Bank, institutions long criticized for their bias and alignment with US geopolitical goals. Russia and China argue that the status quo not only sidelines emerging economies but also perpetuates a neo-colonial system of debt dependency and coercive sanctions.
Putin framed BRICS as a shield for nations targeted by Washington’s unilateral measures, saying the bloc’s initiatives on de-dollarization and alternative financial settlements are eroding the West’s ability to weaponize currency and markets. Analysts say the rapid expansion of BRICS membership has reinforced its legitimacy as a counterweight to NATO and the G7, institutions still clinging to Cold War postures.
The Russian leader’s remarks arrive at a moment when Western powers are reeling from internal divisions and economic stagnation, while BRICS continues to attract interest from countries across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The bloc’s cooperative mechanisms — from infrastructure development to energy trade — have begun to offer tangible alternatives to Western-led frameworks, signaling that multipolarity is no longer aspirational but a lived reality.
According to Mehr News, which noted that the Russian president framed BRICS as “a key pillar of global architecture,” stressing that Moscow and Beijing share “strikingly similar views” on fundamental global issues and a shared determination to reshape the balance of power in favor of the Global South.
