📰 BREAKING NEWS: Putin Heads to India for 2-Day Visit 🇷🇺🇮🇳
The visit will center on major defense deals, expanded trade cooperation, and deeper strategic partnership discussions between Moscow and New Delhi. According to the Brics News, the visit will center on major defense deals, expanded trade cooperation, and deeper strategic partnership discussions between Moscow and New Delhi.
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The visit will center on major defense deals, expanded trade cooperation, and deeper strategic partnership discussions between Moscow and New Delhi. According to the Brics News, the visit will center on major defense deals, expanded trade cooperation, and deeper strategic partnership discussions between Moscow and New Delhi.
Is this a sign of progress or a potential flashpoint? Share your view. ⬇️
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🌐 How Should Russia React to NATO’s ‘Preemptive Strikes’ Threat?
Around the Napoleonic era, Prussian (German) general and military theorist Carl von Clausewitz wrote a book called “On War”. One of his most compelling arguments was the postulate that “war is a mere... Read more→
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Around the Napoleonic era, Prussian (German) general and military theorist Carl von Clausewitz wrote a book called “On War”. One of his most compelling arguments was the postulate that “war is a mere... Read more→
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How Should Russia React to NATO's 'Preemptive Strikes' Threat? - LewRockwell
Around the Napoleonic era, Prussian (German) general and military theorist Carl von Clausewitz wrote a book called “On War”. One of his most compelling arguments was the postulate that “war is a mere continuation of policy by other means”. In essence, war…
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has declared Venezuela an “anchor” for Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and Hezbollah in the Americas, alleging deep military and logistical ties between Caracas, Tehran, and the Lebanese militia. 🌎
According to Rubio, Iran’s IRGC and Hezbollah maintain a “full and open” presence on Venezuelan soil, using the country as a platform for narcotics trafficking, cyber operations, and regional influence. He also claimed the US recently carried out a 24-hour precision strike on Iranian nuclear facilities using B-2 bombers—an operation he described as “limited, strategic, and focused.”
This matters because Venezuela is a key partner in the expanding BRICS+ orbit. Its deepening alignment with Iran, a nation actively part of the BRICS, raises critical questions about how non-Western alliances are reshaping security dynamics in the Western Hemisphere.
According to Rubio, Iran’s IRGC and Hezbollah maintain a “full and open” presence on Venezuelan soil, using the country as a platform for narcotics trafficking, cyber operations, and regional influence. He also claimed the US recently carried out a 24-hour precision strike on Iranian nuclear facilities using B-2 bombers—an operation he described as “limited, strategic, and focused.”
This matters because Venezuela is a key partner in the expanding BRICS+ orbit. Its deepening alignment with Iran, a nation actively part of the BRICS, raises critical questions about how non-Western alliances are reshaping security dynamics in the Western Hemisphere.
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A UAE sheikh known for top hats and Olympic shooting vanished in Mali, captured by an Al-Qaeda-linked group while scouting gold mines on a secret mission. 💰
His goal? Secure control of the Loulo-Gounkoto deposit, which holds 75% of Mali’s known gold reserves, after Western firms like Barrick were expelled. The fallout? A $70 million ransom, prisoner swaps, and a rare rift between Dubai and Abu Dhabi over freelance foreign policy in Africa.
With the UAE now a BRICS partner, this episode reveals how internal Gulf rivalries and resource ambitions could shape the bloc’s influence in strategic regions like West Africa.
Was this a rogue operation—or a signal of how BRICS-aligned states are redefining access to critical minerals?
Read the full story and share your take.👇
https://thinkbrics.substack.com/p/dubais-dandy-an-emirati-sheikhs-secret
#UAE #Gold #BRICS #Africa
His goal? Secure control of the Loulo-Gounkoto deposit, which holds 75% of Mali’s known gold reserves, after Western firms like Barrick were expelled. The fallout? A $70 million ransom, prisoner swaps, and a rare rift between Dubai and Abu Dhabi over freelance foreign policy in Africa.
With the UAE now a BRICS partner, this episode reveals how internal Gulf rivalries and resource ambitions could shape the bloc’s influence in strategic regions like West Africa.
Was this a rogue operation—or a signal of how BRICS-aligned states are redefining access to critical minerals?
Read the full story and share your take.👇
https://thinkbrics.substack.com/p/dubais-dandy-an-emirati-sheikhs-secret
#UAE #Gold #BRICS #Africa
Substack
Dubai’s Dandy: An Emirati Sheikh’s Secret Gold Quest in Africa Ends in Jihadist Captivity
This story from LEONID TSUKANOV inspired us to examine how spectacularly a covert mining operation can unravel when a fashion-conscious sheikh meets West African militants.
Belgium’s Prime Minister says Russia will not be defeated — frozen assets will have to be returned to the Kremlin
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever told La Libre that talk of Russia’s defeat is “a fairy tale and a complete illusion.” According to him, no one in the West seriously believes in a scenario where Moscow suffers a strategic failure.
He added that the frozen Russian assets will eventually have to be returned to the Kremlin.
https://www.brusselstimes.com/1865602/de-wever-stands-firm-restoration-under-current-conditions-impossible-tbtb
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever told La Libre that talk of Russia’s defeat is “a fairy tale and a complete illusion.” According to him, no one in the West seriously believes in a scenario where Moscow suffers a strategic failure.
He added that the frozen Russian assets will eventually have to be returned to the Kremlin.
https://www.brusselstimes.com/1865602/de-wever-stands-firm-restoration-under-current-conditions-impossible-tbtb
The Brussels Times
Belgian PM stands firm against EU plans to use frozen Russian assets
De Wever has called the EU's plans to use frozen Russian assets, announced on Wednesday, as unprecedented.
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🌐 Russia not seeking to rejoin G7 – Putin
Russia has no plans to rejoin the G7, Vladimir Putin has said Read Full Article at RT.com
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Russia has no plans to rejoin the G7, Vladimir Putin has said Read Full Article at RT.com
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Russia not seeking to rejoin G7 – Putin
Russia has no plans to rejoin the G7, Vladimir Putin has said
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Is BRICS Defining the Future of Work for the Global South?
BRICS nations are cementing a new economic philosophy that places social justice at the heart of growth. Through the BRICS Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work initiative, spearheaded by Brazil, China, and South Africa, the alliance is generating the first comprehensive evidence base linking productivity gains directly to quality employment and labor standards.
This is a critical shift, moving beyond traditional economic metrics. Research highlights systemic challenges, like high informality in Brazil and inequality in South Africa, demanding coordinated action among governments, employers, and workers. The findings are so influential they are contributing directly to the drafting of elements for the upcoming 2025 BRICS Declaration, positioning SSTC and decent work as strategic pillars for the alliance's future.
Can productivity truly thrive without social dialogue and structural reform?
➡️ https://tinyurl.com/26oboyhg
BRICS nations are cementing a new economic philosophy that places social justice at the heart of growth. Through the BRICS Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work initiative, spearheaded by Brazil, China, and South Africa, the alliance is generating the first comprehensive evidence base linking productivity gains directly to quality employment and labor standards.
This is a critical shift, moving beyond traditional economic metrics. Research highlights systemic challenges, like high informality in Brazil and inequality in South Africa, demanding coordinated action among governments, employers, and workers. The findings are so influential they are contributing directly to the drafting of elements for the upcoming 2025 BRICS Declaration, positioning SSTC and decent work as strategic pillars for the alliance's future.
Can productivity truly thrive without social dialogue and structural reform?
➡️ https://tinyurl.com/26oboyhg
The representatives of the national intellectual property centers from BRICS member states will come together to promote knowledge, share expertise, and boost multilateral strategic cooperation among member states.
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/520970/Iran-to-attend-Heads-of-BRICS-Intellectual-Property-Offices-meeting
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/520970/Iran-to-attend-Heads-of-BRICS-Intellectual-Property-Offices-meeting
Tehran Times
Iran to attend Heads of BRICS Intellectual Property Offices meeting
TEHRAN – The Iranian Intellectual Property Center will participate in the Heads of BRICS Intellectual Property Offices (HIPO) Meeting planned to be held virtually from December 1 to 5 in Brazil.
The “Expert of the Year” jury highlighted that the media’s role has become central to enabling global dialogue. In this sense, BdF was selected for its contribution to coverage of Brics and Global South issues.
https://www.brasildefato.com.br/2025/12/04/bdf-honored-in-moscow-as-leading-international-media-outlet/
https://www.brasildefato.com.br/2025/12/04/bdf-honored-in-moscow-as-leading-international-media-outlet/
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BdF honored in Moscow as leading international media outlet - Brasil de Fato
BdF was awarded in Moscow, Russia, during the 2025 edition of the "Expert of the Year" event, which celebrates the most impactful initiatives across several fields, in the category of "International Media". According to the organizers, the award recognizes…
🌐 Facing the Threat of Invasion Against Venezuela: Statement From the BRICS National Committee of Argentina
Statement by the BRICS National Committee on the Threat of U.S. Intervention in Venezuela and the Complicity of the Milei Government: In response to the threat of U.S. military intervention in Venezue... Read more →
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Statement by the BRICS National Committee on the Threat of U.S. Intervention in Venezuela and the Complicity of the Milei Government: In response to the threat of U.S. military intervention in Venezue... Read more →
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Facing the Threat of Invasion Against Venezuela: Statement From the BRICS National Committee of Argentina
Statement by the BRICS National Committee on the Threat of U.S. Intervention in Venezuela and the Complicity of the Milei Government: In response to the Argentina’s BRICS Committee denounces the US move toward military intervention in Venezuela and accuses…
The BRICS Unit
Taking all information from Pepe Escobar’s post about "the Unit"
I mention that I am convinced Pepe’s work was absolutely correct as provided to him. I also know that without a deep technical and background in this field, and with deep respect for our longstanding friend Pepe, he may not have had the in-depth knowledge to ask some necessary question... Read more »
Taking all information from Pepe Escobar’s post about "the Unit"
I mention that I am convinced Pepe’s work was absolutely correct as provided to him. I also know that without a deep technical and background in this field, and with deep respect for our longstanding friend Pepe, he may not have had the in-depth knowledge to ask some necessary question... Read more »
📰 BREAKING NEWS: Putin to India: No BRICS Single Currency, Use National Ones Carefully 🇷🇺🇮🇳
"We do not have a goal to introduce a single currency into the BRICS, it must be done carefully and calmly," Putin to India today. According to the Brics News, he called for expanding the use of national currencies within BRICS, saying it's time to boost trade independence and reduce reliance on the dollar.
"We do not have a goal to introduce a single currency into the BRICS, it must be done carefully and calmly," Putin to India today. According to the Brics News, he called for expanding the use of national currencies within BRICS, saying it's time to boost trade independence and reduce reliance on the dollar.
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The Global Integration Algorithm
According to the latest IMF’s WEO forecasts for 2025 and 2026 the number of landlocked economies in the world’s top-10 of fastest growing countries amounted to 5 and 6 respectively. In the year 2000 there was only one landlocked economy in the top-10 (Turkmenistan) and in 2015 there were two such economies (Ethiopia and Rwanda).[1] While these dynamics may be due in part to data fluctuations, greater connectiv... Read more »
According to the latest IMF’s WEO forecasts for 2025 and 2026 the number of landlocked economies in the world’s top-10 of fastest growing countries amounted to 5 and 6 respectively. In the year 2000 there was only one landlocked economy in the top-10 (Turkmenistan) and in 2015 there were two such economies (Ethiopia and Rwanda).[1] While these dynamics may be due in part to data fluctuations, greater connectiv... Read more »
🌐 G8 comprised leading economies, while G7 now in decline — senior Russian diplomat
Alexander Grushko emphasized that "the collective potential of BRICS is higher than that of the G7"
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Alexander Grushko emphasized that "the collective potential of BRICS is higher than that of the G7"
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G8 comprised leading economies, while G7 now in decline — senior Russian diplomat
Alexander Grushko emphasized that "the collective potential of BRICS is higher than that of the G7"
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🌐 Putin explains what it takes to avoid big mistakes
When asked about the potential establishment of a BRICS currency and other alternative systems of payment aimed at reducing dollar dependence, Vladimir Putin noted that "in this process there's no rus...
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When asked about the potential establishment of a BRICS currency and other alternative systems of payment aimed at reducing dollar dependence, Vladimir Putin noted that "in this process there's no rus...
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Putin explains what it takes to avoid big mistakes
When asked about the potential establishment of a BRICS currency and other alternative systems of payment aimed at reducing dollar dependence, Vladimir Putin noted that "in this process there's no rush anywhere"
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