“BRICS countries, hiding behind a façade of neutrality, have avoided calling on Russia to end its war against Ukraine and to respect international law, limiting themselves to vague references to ‘national positions’ and a series of mediation initiatives. This highlights the group’s inability to respond effectively to serious international crises.”

Exclusively for the Mirror of Week, Nataliya Butyrska provides an analysis of the BRICS summit held on July 6–7 in Rio de Janeiro. She explores the geopolitical ambitions of the group’s key members, BRICS’ limited effectiveness in addressing global challenges — including Russia’s war against Ukraine — and the growing internal competition within the bloc.

Why did the summit reveal the weakness of BRICS rather than its strength? Read the full analysis via the link here (Ukrainian).