(Analysis) The BRICS bloc, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, faces a complex challenge. Russian President Vladimir Putin has urged the group to create an alternative to the US dollar-dominated financial system. However, other BRICS members have shown limited enthusiasm for this proposal. At a recent summit hosted by Russia, Putin advocated for […]
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