BRICS: Strong Voice Of Global South

Russian President Vladimir Putin stole the global limelight last week, showing that the West’s repeated attempts to isolate him has fallen flat as he has enough number of influential allies ready to create an alternative world order. Putin successfully hosted three-day 16th BRICS+ summit in the Russian city of Kazan from October 22 to 24. Themed ‘strengthening multilateralism for just global development and security, the summit has proved to be a diplomatic accomplishment for Putin for it was ‘the largest foreign policy event ever held’ in Russia. With the attendance of UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres at the summit, it received further credence that was an icing on the cake for the host.