Leaders from around the world have gathered in Kazan, Russia for a summit of the BRICS bloc of developing economies. The summit aims to strengthen ties among the member countries and assert their position in the global arena.
Russian President Vladimir Putin views this meeting as an opportunity to showcase the failure of attempts by the U.S. and its allies to isolate Russia over its actions in Ukraine. With 36 countries in attendance, including over 20 heads of state, the summit is being hailed as a significant foreign policy event for Russia.
