Discussions with other BRICS members centered around maintaining fair pricing and growth of precious metals
Blinken and Netanyahu discuss Iran's attacks on Israel as Putin warns of Middle East edging toward large-scale conflict.
The Russian president said that unless Palestinians got a separate state, the region would remain in an atmosphere of eternal crisis.
The expansion of BRICS into countries that are close to the West shows how many states are hedging their bets on this non-western group of powerful economies.
Putin confirms Russia is looking to alternative currencies amid U.S. sanctions; falls short of outlining details of rumored gold-backed currency plans
Putin ahead of BRICS: The U.S. did it themselves. They thought we would collapse; Russian president says 95% of foreign trade now conducted in national currencies.
BRICS Gold Rush: These emerging economies hold a staggering 20% of the world's gold. What does it mean for the global economy?
President Vladimir Putin is keen to build up BRICS - which has expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates as well as Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
Financial analyst Dr. Jim Willie predicts a seismic shift in global markets as BRICS nations ditch U.S. Treasuries for gold.
BRICS+ nations hoard gold as Western banks gamble on short positions, ignoring the looming financial crisis. Will the West awaken to reclaim its golden edge in time?