President Vladimir Putin is using the upcoming BRICS summit to showcase Russia's influence amid the backdrop of the Ukraine invasion and Western opposition.
The BRICS summit will see participation from leaders of 32 countries. Putin aims to frame Russia as a legitimate player against Western dominance.
While there is increasing interest in BRICS as a counterweight to Western powers, tensions exist among members regarding reliance on the dollar and group expansion.
Russia aims to promote cross-border trade among BRICS nations using local currencies, even as India resists moves to endorse the yuan as a reserve currency.
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