The five BRICS nations are open to expanding the club to new members, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said Wednesday
US officials have played down the likelihood of BRICS emerging as a geopolitical rival, describing the bloc as a “very diverse collection of countries” containing both friends and rivals.
South Africa, China and India have not condemned Russia’s invasion while Brazil has refused to join Western nations in sending arms to Ukraine or imposing sanctions on Moscow. Russia was “desperate for friends and partners so it’s not surprising that they are so keen to have an expansion,” said Gustavo de Carvalho, senior researcher at the South African Institute of International Affairs.Analysts said that in considering new members, Brazil, South Africa and India would have to balance a desire for good ties with China and Russia against the risk of estranging the United States, a major trading partner.
BRICS leaders say the level of interest was proof its message resonated deeply in the “Global South” — a broad term referring to nations outside the West.
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