"Given our current focus on the Asia-Pacific, it makes sense to deepen interaction with regional organisations that are stable and authoritative in the region, as well as enjoy global recognition and influence. They are very structured—ASEAN, for example. It is important to note that the vast majority of #ASEAN nations are friendly toward us, and some are direct allies. It would be right for Russia to support the aspiration of nations like Laos and Myanmar to join global integration groups with our participation, such as #BRICS, since these countries support our positions, including at the UN and on other joint dialogue platforms, without hesitation or fear," Kara-ool noted.

"It seems very positive to me that this initiative has found a response from a large number of our international partners, because they also know how to count their money. They know how much they pay to insure cargo from the #BRICS countries, for which they have to pay a London company to issue a reinsurance certificate for some reason. Everyone counts their money—this is a lot of money and a major expense for all Global South nations. That’s why the initiative to create an international reinsurance capacity has received such a positive response," Chebeskov explained.

"The basis of theatrical development should be dramaturgy and young directing. However, despite the prevalence of knowledge of Western dramaturgy in Russia, there is a need to actively promote plays from South Africa, China, Brazil and other countries, as well as to support young directors from friendly states," the project's press release said.

“Over the years of the festival’s history, its total audience has exceeded 100 million people. In Russia, the festival takes place in nearly every region, and internationally, countries such as Belarus, China, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Armenia, and Azerbaijan have already joined this community. In 2025, Nauka 0+ was held for the first time in Brazil ahead of the #BRICS Summit,” the organisers shared.

“The approved list of values includes mercy, cultural sovereignty and equality of cultures, economic well-being and social justice, multipolar world, health, focus on development, responsibility to future generations, humanism and peacefulness, mutual respect, moderation and avoidance of fanaticism, solidarity and unity, as well as a culture of honesty,” the press service highlighted.