Putin: "There Are Forces Opposing the Formation of a New World Order... Reconciliation Impossible"

On the 23rd (local time), Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke via video at the BRICS summit (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, the five emerging economies), while Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (center) listened. [Image source=Yonhap News]

Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized on the 24th (local time) at the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa emerging economies) summit that there can be no compromise with forces obstructing the formation of a new world order.

In a video speech at the BRICS summit held in South Africa that day, President Putin said, "It is clear that there are irreconcilable opponents trying to delay the objective process of forming a new international order."

This statement came amid growing concerns that China and Russia are pushing to expand BRICS and turn it into an anti-Western alliance.

President Putin criticized, "They seek to suppress the development of new independent centers and their influence on the world," adding, "I want to emphasize that BRICS does not compete with anyone, nor is it hostile to anyone."

He continued, "We all support the formation of a new multipolar world order," and said, "A truly balanced world order that considers the sovereign interests of the greatest number of countries will open up possibilities for implementing diverse development models and contribute to preserving the diversity of ethnic cultures and traditions."

China and Russia, which face containment from the West including the United States, are actively promoting the expansion of BRICS. Meanwhile, India is concerned about BRICS taking on an anti-Western character.

Meanwhile, BRICS decided on the same day to approve the membership of new countries including Saudi Arabia, Iran, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Argentina, Egypt, and Ethiopia.

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