Russian Ambassador to India Highlights BRICS Summit as “Total Success”

• Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, praised the BRICS summit as a “total success.”

• Alipov emphasized that the grouping represents “current realities” and Indian banks are “over cautious” dealing with Russian entities due to threats of “secondary sanctions” from Western governments.

• Alipov criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for criticizing BRICS, describing him as “delusional.”

• Alipov emphasized that BRICS is an inclusive platform, not anti-West or non-West formation, and attracts more countries due to global turbulence and uncertainties.

• He noted that over 40 countries expressed interest in joining BRICS.

• Alipov also highlighted the creation of a new category of partner-countries of BRICS, which will contribute to global food and energy security.