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The annual BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, has become a central stage for President Vladimir Putin’s global strategy. With expanded membership now including Iran, Egypt, and UAE, the BRICS alliance offers Putin a platform to challenge U.S. global influence. For Putin and China, BRICS is a vehicle to counterbalance U.S. dominance and undermine the power of the dollar. However, not all members are aligned with this anti-Western stance. While Russia and China push to topple U.S. dominance, India and Brazil focus on reforming the current global order to benefit the Global South without aggressive confrontation. Despite growing internal tensions over the group’s future direction, BRICS remains crucial for emerging economies seeking more global leverage. For some, BRICS offers economic opportunities, while for others like South Africa, maintaining balanced relations with both the West and BRICS partners is key. The summit also comes as Russia faces heightened scrutiny due to its war in Ukraine, adding