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Russian Deputy Prime Minister: BRICS nations have made progress on establishing a grain exchange

The BRICS countries have advanced in their efforts to create a grain exchange, with technical details now under discussion. This announcement was made by Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev during his address at the Government Hour session in the Russian State Duma.

"Work is underway to establish a BRICS Grain Exchange. We have made quite significant progress on this issue. Discussions on the technical details are already ongoing," he stated.

The Russian Deputy Prime Minister expressed confidence that the launch of the BRICS Grain Exchange will help establish more equitable benchmarks for global grain prices.

The proposal to create the exchange was initially put forward by Russian President Vladimir Putin during an expanded session of the #BRICS Summit in Kazan in late October of last year. The Russian leader emphasised that this initiative would bolster food security within the group.

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France—BRICS: join, cooperate, or stay away?

BRICS, having expanded in 2024 to include several new members, now accounts for nearly 35–36% of global GDP in purchasing power parity. This growing economic, demographic, and monetary power raises a question: should France, a mid-sized Western power, seek to join this group, forge connections with it, or instead maintain its distance?

In his article, Christophe Bugeau observes that, first and foremost, rapprochement with #BRICS would grant France increased access to dynamic, high-growth markets, potentially stimulating French exports and diversifying its trade partnerships. Secondly, the monetary dimension appears promising: the group's pursuit of greater independence from the US dollar could offer France an alternative platform for monetary cooperation. Finally, from a geopolitical standpoint, such a move would allow France to bolster its influence in a multipolar world and assert its strategic autonomy beyond its traditional alliances.

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This article reflects the author's personal opinion and does not necessarily align with the position of the BRICS Expert Council-Russia.

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In touch with BRICS: news digest

Top highlights from the BRICS world—economy, politics, and more

⚪BRICS Expert Council-Russia organises HSE CS × BRICS Ideathon

⚪Indonesia's Foreign Policy Priorities and Partnership with Russia explored at Inostranka

⚪Strategic Session of the Civil BRICS Council held in Moscow

⚪BRICS Expert Council-Russia took part in the 1st International Conference "Russia and Brazil in BRICS+: Opportunities and Challenges in a Changing World"

⚪Russian linguists create a dictionary of #BRICS metaphors in five languages

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France Will Become First European BRICS Member, General de Gaulle's Grandson Hopes

France has always played a leading role in the evolution of the world, Pierre de Gaulle, the president of the Foundation for Peace and Prosperity among Peoples, stated at the BRICS–Europe Symposium in Russia.

"My grandfather defended the interests of defense in Europe. Back then, defense against Russia was considered absurd," he emphasized.

👉 Western countries need to open up and welcome a multipolar world, not to take a dominating position, de Gaulle added.

"BRICS is an example of a multipolar world, and independence, sovereignty, and the spirit of fighting against neo-fascism are important for every European country," de Gaulle noted.

ℹ️ The BRICS–Europe symposium brings together 12 members of the European Parliament, over 15 deputies from European national parliaments, and representatives from Russia, Algeria, Belarus, Brazil, Indonesia, Iran, Cambodia, China, Cuba, Ethiopia, and South Africa.

Key topics focus on the dialogue between Europe and BRICS, overcoming the effects of the EU's policies, and developing new strategies for Europe in a multipolar world.

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📖 Word of the Week: BRICS & SCO Innovative Diplomacy Centre

The BRICS & SCO Innovative Diplomacy Centre was founded in 2022 in St. Petersburg. Its mission is to promote international cooperation and digitalisation for a sustainable, multipolar future across the BRICS and SCO member states.

⭐ The centre's key activities include:
✔ Developing international cooperation and digital initiatives within BRICS and SCO
✔ Supporting innovative research in economics, management, social sciences, and humanities
✔ Building network partnerships among universities, research centres, and expert communities
✔ Strengthening public diplomacy and promoting the sustainable development agenda

🖋️ The centre brings together experts, researchers, and civil society organisations and implements people-to-people diplomacy projects, using modern digital tools. Its work spans the #BRICS and #SCO nations, as well as related regions connected through economic and humanitarian ties, including the Arctic zone.

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Russian linguists create a dictionary of BRICS metaphors in five languages

Linguists from Chelyabinsk, together with colleagues from Yekaterinburg and Moscow, are researching metaphors found in BRICS countries' declarations.

"Metaphors tell us not so much about what BRICS does, but about how the association sees itself. It is an ideology packaged in vivid and understandable images, on which the attractiveness of #BRICS to other countries depends. This is, if you will, the brand of the association," said Olga Solopova, professor at the Department of Linguistics and Translation at South Ural State University.

The result of this joint effort will be a dictionary published in Russian, Portuguese, Hindi, Chinese and English.

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BRICS and Global (Dis)Order: What Is on Offer?

As traditional multilateral institutions face mounting challenges, groupings like BRICS are increasingly viewed as potential architects of an emerging world order. This bloc – comprising some of the most influential non-Western economies – has expanded its membership and ambition, positioning itself not only as a voice for the Global South but as a viable alternative to existing governance frameworks.

During this session at the 16th Asian Conference, Valdai Club experts examined what #BRICS truly offers: Does it present a cohesive model for a new multilateralism? How does it navigate internal divergences and external pressures? And what role can it play in stabilising—or reshaping—the global system?

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BRICS Expert Council-Russia took part in the 1st International Conference "Russia and Brazil in BRICS+: Opportunities and Challenges in a Changing World"

The 1st International Academic Conference "Russia and Brazil in BRICS+: Opportunities and Challenges in a Changing World" was held at the Institute of International Relations, History, and Oriental Studies based at Kazan Federal University. It brought together representatives of the scientific and educational communities from both nations. The event served as a platform to strengthen academic dialogue between Russia and Brazil, discuss future cooperation, and analyse the current challenges facing BRICS.

The plenary session featured presentations on various aspects of developing scientific and educational cooperation between the two countries. Speakers highlighted humanitarian interaction, emphasising the role of cultural diplomacy and language exchange in building mutual understanding. The prospects for expanding joint educational programmes and research projects also formed a key part of the discussion.

Valeriia Gorbacheva, Deputy Head of the BRICS Expert Council-Russia, took an active part in the forum. She delivered a report titled "Russia's Role in Positioning BRICS as a Global Player on the World Stage," which outlined key areas for developing multilateral cooperation, as well as the growing importance of expert diplomacy and strategic communications in bolstering BRICS' role in shaping the international agenda.

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Strategic Session of the Civil BRICS Council To Be Held in Moscow

A Strategic Session of the Civil BRICS Council will be held in Moscow on November 17–18, 2025. The event will bring together civil society representatives, think tanks, and research institutions from across the BRICS nations. The session is organised by the BRICS Expert Council-Russia together with the Russian Chapter of Civil BRICS Council.

During the event, participants will take stock of the Civil BRICS Council's activities throughout 2025 and will take part in a ceremonial handover of the Civil Track to India.

The Strategic Session programme features a meeting with Sergey Ryabkov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation and Russia's BRICS Sherpa.

Participants will also engage in a detailed discussion on preparations for the Civil BRICS Summit, scheduled to take place in December in Rio de Janeiro.

📎 More information about this event is available on the website of the BRICS Expert Coucil-Russia

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Indonesia's Foreign Policy Priorities and Partnership with Russia Explored at Inostranka

The Library for Foreign Literature (Inostranka) hosted a lecture titled "Tropical Dialogue: Russia and Indonesia in the Rhythm of BRICS," organised by the BRICS Expert Council-Russia together with the BRICS+ Information and Cultural Media Centre. The event was held during the Indonesian Culture Days at Inostranka as part of a public lecture series focused on the BRICS nations.

Presenting the lecture was Alexander Korolev @askorolev1993, Deputy Director of the Centre for Comprehensive European and International Studies (CCEIS) and Associate Professor at the School of International Relations under the Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs at HSE University.

He explained that Indonesia initially viewed BRICS with caution, perceiving it as another bloc. However, under new President Prabowo Subianto, its stance has shifted. Indonesia now sees #BRICS as a chance to bolster its multi-vector diplomacy and international influence while deepening ties across the Global South.

The decision to join BRICS was motivated not by opposition to the West, but by a focus on economic growth and broader global engagement. Key factors in its accession include its status as Southeast Asia's largest economy, the world's most populous Muslim nation, its active role in the #G20, #ASEAN, and #RCEP, and its considerable demographic and intellectual potential.

📎 More information about this event can be found on the official website of the BRICS Expert Council-Russia

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Journalists from Latin America Meet with Victoria Panova at HSE University

Victoria Panova, Head of the BRICS Expert Council-Russia and Vice Rector at HSE University, met with Latin American journalists participating in the InteRussia internship programme, launched by the Alexander Gorchakov Public Diplomacy Fund.

Before the meeting, guests from Latin America had a campus tour of the HSE University and learned about its student life. Victoria Panova then delivered a brief lecture covering the history of #BRICS, its core goals, current challenges, and strategic priorities.

The meeting was held in an open and friendly atmosphere, creating a space for meaningful dialogue on the future of global cooperation and the role of journalism in strengthening the understanding between nations.

📎 More information on the website of the BRICS Expert Council-Russia

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XIII Annual Conference on the World Economy "BRICS and Rethinking the Global Economic Order"

The BRICS Expert Council-Russia, in partnership with the School of World Economy under the HSE Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs, will host the XIII Annual Conference on the World Economy. This year, the programme will focus on BRICS as a catalyst for reimagining the principles of global trade, finance, and sustainable development.

The conference will bring together leading researchers and analysts from Russia, China, Brazil, South Africa, India, Türkiye, Cuba, Morocco, Uzbekistan, and Armenia. Key discussion topics include BRICS nations’ collective response to emerging trade barriers, potential alternatives to the US dollar as a reserve currency, and the search for fair strategies for climate transition and updated sustainable development goals after 2030.

A special youth segment will be featured: on December 5, the Youth Conference will take place, where early-career researchers will present their perspectives on reshaping the global economy and #BRICS’ role in the new world order.

🗣️ Conference languages: Russian and English
🔥 Date: December 3-5

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