Speaking at the 2025 BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized that "the use of national currencies in trade between BRICS partner states is growing." He noted that in 2024, "the share of the ruble and the share of other friendly currencies for Russia was 90%." Putin welcomed the bloc's expansion, stating that BRICS now includes key nations from Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. He highlighted its role as a unifying platform, saying it promotes "mutual respect" among diverse countries and cultures. He declared that "the unipolar system of international ... (full story)