Western hegemony not sustainable — Lavrov

At some point, the West will realize that its efforts to preserve hegemony through blackmail and ultimatums are doomed to fail, but this won’t happen soon, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.

Western Policies ‘Colonialism in New Package’- Putin

The BRICS group is not trying to compete with or oppose any other nation or group, but nevertheless faces resistance from countries of the so-called “golden billion” that wish to preserve their global dominance, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

BRICS expansion to become moral victory for Russia, China

The expansion of BRICS via countries like Saudi Arabia would become a moral victory for Russia and China, according to Associated Press.

China to Push BRICS to Become Geopolitical Rival to G-7

China will push the BRICS group of emerging markets to become a full-scale rival to the G7 (Group of Seven) this week, as leaders from across the developing world gather to debate the forum’s biggest expansion in more than a decade.

Serbia may have to chose between EU and BRICS in future — President Vucic

Serbia may in the future be faced with a choice between the European Union and BRICS, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Sunday.

China, Russia pledge coordination on strategic security

China and Russia agreed to strengthen communication and coordination as the two sides Wednesday held the 13th round of strategic security consultation in Beijing.

Lavrov: Coordination with Syrian Government should be done, full sovereignty of Syria should be respected

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stressed the necessity of full respect of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria in accordance with the UN Resolution No 2254, adding that all actions on the ground should be done in coordination with the Syrian government.

China defends ‘all-weather ally’ Pakistan after PM Modi's 'mother-ship of terrorism’ remark

Coming to the defence of its “all-weather ally” Pakistan after Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it a “mother-ship of terrorism”, China on Monday said that it is against linking any country or religion with terror and asked the world to acknowledge the Islamic country’s “great sacrifices”.

India prime minister calls Pakistan 'mothership of terror' during BRICS conference

India's prime minister referred to its neighbor, Pakistan, as "the mothership of terror" durinng the BRICS conference Sunday.

Russia, India to sign deal on air defense missile systems and helicopters

Russia and India are expected to sign an agreement for Moscow to deliver state-of-the-art S-400 Triumf anti-aircraft weapon systems and for joint production of 200 Kamov 226T helicopters.

India conveys to Moscow its opposition to Russia-Pakistan military exercise

Ahead of the annual bilateral summit, India has informed Moscow that it is opposed to Russia’s military exercise with Pakistan, a state which “sponsors and practices terrorism as a matter of State policy”.

EU and IMF should have foreseen Greek crisis (Russian Finance Minister Siluanov)

EU and IMF should have foreseen the crisis that has gathered momentum in Greece, Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov told journalists on Tuesday after a meeting of BRICS finance ministers.

Examining the ridiculous paranoia of US war hawks

In late-November, the Halifax International Security Forum, organized by a US-based non-governmental, non-profit, and non-partisan group, convened in Canada. Peter Van Praagh, president of the forum, declared at the opening ceremony that China is an opposite force of world civilization. He stated that, together with Russia and the Islamic State (IS), it threatens the future of the world.

Lavrov predicts historians may coin new term: the Primakov Doctrine

The moment Yevgeny Primakov took over the Russian Foreign Ministry heralded a fundamental turn in Russia’s foreign policy, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told the VGTRK television company in an interview on the eve of the jubilee of Yevgeny Primakov, the doyen of Russian politics, a renowned diplomat and politician who will turn 85 on October 29.

In January 1996 - September 1998 Primakov was Russia’s foreign minister, and in September 1998 - May 1999 led Russia’s Cabinet of Ministers.

Tibetan parliament hopes Modi to raise Tibet issue with China at BRICS. Tibetans seek "genuine autonomy" through dialogue with the Chinese government.

DHARAMSHALA: The Tibetan parliament-in-exile based in Dharmashala hoped Prime Minister Narendra Modi would discuss the long pending Tibetan issue with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the ongoing BRICS summit, ANI news agency reported

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping yesterday on the sidelines of the sixth BRICS summit at Fortaleza in Brazil. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Chinese President Xi Jinping at Fortaleza and pressed for a solution to the boundary question, saying if the two sides could amicably resolve the vexed issue, it would set an example for the world on peaceful conflict resolution,” India’s official broadcaster, Doordarshan, reported.

BRICS sign deal to create development bank (Dispute between India and China over the headquarters of the new bank settled)

Group of emerging powers set up $50bn development bank and $100bn contingency fund, seen as rival to World bank and IMF...

The BRICS group of emerging powers have launched a $50bn development bank to be based in the Chinese city of Shanghai, according to a joint declaration.

The bank will have an initial subscribed capital of $50bn followed by an authorised capital of $100bn, equally shared among the BRICS members - Brazil, Russia, China, India and South Africa.

China, Greece vow to further deepen bilateral ties. (Both China and Greece have unique cultures with profound impacts on human civilization)

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with his Greek counterpart Karolos Papoulias here on Sunday to exchange views on the development of bilateral ties and major international and regional issues of common concern.

Noting that the China-Greece relationship is developing in good shape and on a solid basis, Xi said China attaches great importance to developing its comprehensive strategic partnership with the European country.

Both China and Greece have unique cultures with profound impacts on human civilization, and the two peoples appreciate and respect each other, said Xi.

Russia, Cuba creating conditions for developing ties/Recibió Fidel al Presidente Putin

Foto: Alex Castro (granma.cu)

Visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Russia and Cuba are creating new conditions for the development of their relations.

Putin made the remarks after meeting Cuban leader Raul Castro, Russia's Itar-Tass news agency reported from Havana.

During his one-day visit, the two countries signed 10 agreements to expand cooperation in energy, transportation, culture, industry and healthcare.

Depositan Raúl y Putin ofrenda floral en Memorial al Soldado Internacionalista Soviético

Vladimir Putin, presidente de la Federación de Rusia, y Raúl Castro, presidente de los Consejos de Estado y de Ministros de Cuba, depositaron la mañana de este viernes una ofrenda floral en el Memorial al Soldado Internacionalista Soviético, ubicado en las afueras de La Habana.

Los mandatarios, además, recorrieron los nichos del Memorial y asistieron al pase de revista de guardia de honor de la Unidad de Ceremonias de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias.

Xi Jinping plans Greek stop-off (on Sunday to have lunch with Greek President Karolos Papoulias)

Chinese President Xi Jinping will stop off in Greece on his way to South America next week, China's foreign ministry said Friday, the second high-level visit to the southern European country in a month.

Xi will land on the Greek island of Rhodes on a technical stop on his way to Brazil, where he will attend the BRICS summit, foreign ministry spokesman Qin Gang told a daily news briefing.