Russian President Vladimir Putin took questions from representatives of leading BRICS media outlets at the BRICS Business Forum in Moscow on Friday. This comes ahead of the BRICS Summit, which will be held next week in Russia's Kazan. Putin answered queries on topics ranging from economy, politics and culture to education and technology. #BRICS2024 Addressing a question on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Putin said that Moscow remains ready for peace talks. He reiterated his stance that the basis f

#Putin's unexpected dollar move catches #DonaldTrump off guard; #BRICS braces for impact | Details An internal Kremlin memo reviewed by Bloomberg outlines a sweeping proposal for economic cooperation between Russia and the Trump administration, including a potential return to the dollar settlement system. The plan details joint investments in oil, gas and critical minerals, expanded nuclear and aviation cooperation, and preferential treatment for U.S. firms. | The Times of India