The realisation of grand projects always implies imagination and persistence in overcoming all sorts of barriers and all kinds of resistance. Let us hope that the BRICS will confirm expectations entertained by the Global South and rise to the challenge of providing constructive alternatives for all, writes Brazilian economist Paulo Nogueira Batista

Washington may learn the hard way that being the patron does not automatically entail “obedience” or predictability from one’s protégé: “proxy” conflicts get out of control. By arming and funding other nations (with radicalized leaderships), be it in the Middle East or in Eastern Europe, the US play a very dangerous game.

Orban called on the political leadership in Brussels to resign, pointing out that all of their major projects and policies, such as the so-called "green transition", sustainable development, migration, military and sanctions, etc. failed.

According to the Ukrainian president, US politicians do not care about Ukraine, being American current stance on Ukraine a real “disgrace for democracy”.

Ukrainian men die attempting to flee mobilisation.

The presentation of the X BRICS Youth Summit, which will be held in Ulyanovsk from 22 to 26 July, took place at the Russia exhibition at VDNKh