Xi and Putin Skip BRICS Summit: Is Group's Expansion Causing Ideological Split?
Russian President Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are absent from the BRICS Summit in Brazil, raising questions about a possible ideological divide due to the group's expansion. The absence of these key members hints at underlying tensions within the organization.
As Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping skip the BRICS Summit in Brazil, the expansion of the group has led to an ideological divide. Brazil is hosting the BRICS Summit 2025, but both Putin and Xi are absent, indicating a potential rift among member nations.
Xi Jinping, aged 72, has attended the summit for 12 years. However, this year, Chinese Premier Li Qiang is representing the country due to a 'scheduling conflict.' On the other hand, Putin, facing an ICC arrest warrant, may have avoided attending to prevent embarrassment to the host country.
In recent years, BRICS has expanded to include new members, diluting its original purpose as an alternative to Western capitalism. The addition of countries like Indonesia, Iran, and Saudi Arabia has led to ideological differences within the group.
With diverse voices now part of BRICS, Brazil, as the current host, may struggle to push its agenda, such as UN Security Council reform and carbon emission reduction commitments. The absence of Xi and Putin raises questions about their interest in the group amid shifting global dynamics.
According to the source: Firstpost.
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