The political scientist named the purpose of the BRICS closed meeting

The closed-door BRICS meeting is most likely related to the policy of US President Donald Trump and the promised sanctions against Russia's allies. Political scientist Nikolai Topornin told about this on September 8.

Earlier that day, an extraordinary online BRICS summit was held in a closed format, and no joint statement was planned after the meeting, NSN reports.

The political scientist recalled that Brazil, India and China are the main buyers of Russian oil, which are feeling the pressure of Trump's sanctions policy. Topornin noted that Brazil was the first to suffer from pressure from Washington, and it was this country that asked to hold a meeting within the framework of the BRICS in a closed format.

"We all understand that we are not talking about sanctions against Russia, because the West has already placed almost everything under restrictions regarding bilateral trade and relations. But to strike at Russia's allies who buy Russian oil is, of course, an unpleasant moment for Russia as well," the political scientist suggested in a conversation with Lenta.Ru .

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The situation in Gaza and Ukraine, issues of multipolarity and COP30 are on the agenda of the online meeting.

The Kremlin's press service reported on the same day that the BRICS leaders discussed cooperation in trade, economic and other areas during the summit, taking into account the current situation in the global economy.

It was clarified that Russian President Vladimir Putin also took part in the meeting.

In turn, RT reported that during the event, the member countries of the association will discuss Trump's trade policy, including US duties.

Chinese President Xi Jinping said during the BRICS summit on September 8 that as the proximity of cooperation increases, the BRICS member countries will begin to respond to external risks and challenges more confidently. 360.ru . According to him, the member states of the association must also defend international justice. Xi Jinping added that BRICS will withstand the test of international turbulence and will continue to develop steadily in the long term.

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