BRICS leaders meet in Johannesburg

“The main attraction of the day were the addresses from the BRICS leaders. Russian President Vladimir Putin was conspicuous in his absence, although he addressed the event virtually,” Hawker said.

Putin went on to “speak out against what he called unlawful sanctions against Russia in light of the ongoing war in Ukraine,” Hawker said from Johannesburg.

Looking ahead, BRICS leaders are expected to discuss whether new members will be allowed to join the bloc.

“If they choose not to add any new members, what is clear is that BRICS is open to making new friends, especially with those on the African continent,”

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