Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian condemned Western sanctions and military aggression during the BRICS Business Forum. Both leaders argued that such pressures threaten global stability and urged the bloc to develop strategies to enhance economic resilience against external interference.
President Pezeshkian highlighted the impact of sanctions on Iran, emphasizing that economic security is inseparable from national stability. President Putin criticized Western powers for attempting to maintain dominance through infrastructure destruction, illegal restrictions, and threats of secondary sanctions against nations pursuing independent interests.
The rhetoric presents a diplomatic challenge for India, which aims to maintain a policy of multi-alignment while hosting the summit. As the United States monitors the proceedings, Russia and Iran are pushing for increased cooperation within BRICS, including the use of local currencies and the expansion of infrastructure investment platforms.
