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Russia and India to strengthen climate cooperation within BRICS, SCO, and G20

Russia and India have agreed to enhance their collaboration on climate change within the Group of Twenty (G20), BRICS, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). This commitment was outlined in a joint statement published on the Kremlin’s official website.

"The parties agreed to continue interactions within the G20, BRICS, and the SCO on key issues related to climate change," the document states.

The two sides specifically expressed support for advancing this cooperation within #BRICS during India’s Chairship in 2026. They welcomed the results of coordinated efforts within the BRICS Contact Group on Climate Change and Sustainable Development, particularly the launch of the BRICS Climate Research Platform and the BRICS Laboratory for Trade, Climate Change, and Sustainable Development.

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Nigeria contemplates full BRICS membership

Nigeria has not ruled out seeking full BRICS membership "in due course." Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar made this statement during a panel at the Doha Forum.

He noted that Nigeria's population is projected to reach 400 million by 2050, positioning it as the world's third most populous country.

"That is why we are working to create as many jobs as possible and bring as many people into the middle class as possible," the Minister stated. "We cannot achieve this by ideology alone. We need to forge ties with as many nations as possible. We also have much to learn from many BRICS countries, as well as from many G20 countries, which we were originally slated to join. That is why we are eager to participate in associations such as BRICS and the G20."

However, he did not provide a direct answer to the moderator's question about whether Nigeria will formally apply for full BRICS membership in the coming years.

"In due time, in due time," Tuggar responded. "We must be wary of a binary approach to foreign relations. Being friends with one country does not mean you are against another. Yet it is precisely here that we face many challenges."

Nigeria is currently a #BRICS partner state.

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In touch with BRICS: news digest

Stay ahead with the most impactful BRICS stories of the week

✔Victoria Panova takes part in BRICS People’s Forum in Brazil

✔Thailand has requested India's support in gaining full membership in BRICS

✔A new project dedicated to World War II presented on the sidelines of the BRICS People’s Forum in Brazil

✔Russian Deputy Foreign Minister held online consultations with Egypt's BRICS Sherpa

✔Egyptian writer wins first BRICS Literature Award

✔Security Council of Russia called on #BRICS countries to prevent political manipulation in the fight against terrorism

✔Moscow to host scientific and educational programme Dialogue for the Future—2025

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Moscow to host scientific and educational programme Dialogue for the Future—2025

From December 5 to 9, Moscow will host the annual scientific and educational programme Dialogue for the Future-2025, organised by the Gorchakov Public Diplomacy Fund. The project will bring together young researchers, diplomats, experts in international relations, and representatives of the academic community from different countries.

Participants will engage in discussions on the self-organisation of the "Global Majority," international narratives, global regulation of artificial intelligence, and the prospects for UN reform. The program also includes lectures, excursions, project work, and meetings with leading Russian experts on world politics.

Among the speakers are Victoria Panova, Head of the BRICS Expert Council-Russia, Vice Rector at HSE University, and Sherpa of Russia in W20, as well as Igor Pilipenko, Head of the Sector for Financial Cooperation and International Monetary and Financial System at the BRICS Expert Council-Russia. They will take part in sessions dedicated to reforming the global governance system and the UN financial architecture.

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A new project dedicated to World War II presented on the sidelines of the BRICS Civil Forum in Brazil

During the BRICS Civil Forum, held from December 1 to 4 in Rio de Janeiro, a special online course titled "The People's War Is Underway: The USSR in World War II" was introduced. Developed by HSE University and the BRICS Expert Council-Russia with the support of the Civil BRICS Council, the project marks the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory in the Great Patriotic War and is intended for a wide audience across the BRICS nations.

Historical memory of World War II is frequently subject to politicisation and distortion today. Outside of Russia, the role of the USSR in defeating Nazism is often presented in a fragmented manner, devoid of its human and emotional dimensions. This initiative seeks to restore a coherent understanding and depict the war through personal stories, documentary evidence, and verified facts.

The course comprises 12 lectures available in Russian and Portuguese, which sequentially examine key aspects of the war—from the international situation preceding the conflict and the Nazis’ crimes and genocidal policies to the mobilisation of Soviet society and pivotal battles such as the defence of Moscow and Leningrad, and the turning points at Stalingrad and Kursk.

On December 2, at the Forum in Brazil, Victoria Panova, Head of the BRICS Expert Council-Russia, Vice Rector at HSE University, and Sherpa of Russia in W20 (Women's Twenty), presented the inaugural lecture, "The World on the Eve of World War II: The USSR in the Struggle for Collective Security."

The project will be integrated into the BRICS humanitarian agenda, aiming to foster a scientifically grounded perspective on the tragedy and heroism of World War II.

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Security Council of Russia called on BRICS countries to prevent political manipulation in the fight against terrorism

The BRICS nations must work together to prevent the use of political manipulation in their counter-terrorism efforts. This statement was made by Deputy Secretary of the Security Council of Russia Yury Kokov during his address at the 2025 BRICS+ Anti-Terrorism Conference.

"We face a critical task: to ensure the fight against international terrorism is not turned into an instrument of political manipulation and pressure on the governments of sovereign states," he stated.

Kokov further emphasised that the BRICS countries must uphold the principle of multipolarity in international relations, a system that rejects double standards, hegemony, exclusivity, and claims of national superiority.

"Together, we can accomplish this. I am confident we will. It is no coincidence that a growing number of countries aspire to join BRICS and other constructive international organisations," concluded the Deputy Secretary of the Security Council of Russia.

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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister held online consultations with Egypt's BRICS Sherpa

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister and BRICS Sherpa Sergey Ryabkov held online consultations with Egypt's BRICS Sherpa, Assistant Foreign Minister Sherif Kamel. The two sides highlighted the alignment of their countries' positions and their shared commitment to further strengthening the BRICS partnership, according to a statement from the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

"Russian Deputy Foreign Minister and BRICS Sherpa Sergey Ryabkov held online consultations with Egyptian Deputy Foreign Minister and BRICS Sherpa Sherif Kamel. They noted the similarity of their nations' approaches to the group's wide-ranging agenda and reaffirmed their dedication to deepening the strategic partnership within BRICS and enhancing its global standing," the ministry stated on its official website.

The diplomatic service added that both sides commended the outcomes of Brazil's BRICS Chairship and exchanged views on prospects for cooperation during India's upcoming #BRICS leadership in 2026.

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Thailand has requested India's support in gaining full membership in BRICS

Thailand has formally asked India for its backing to join BRICS as a full member state. The announcement was made by Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs following a meeting between Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow and Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.

"The Minister sought India's support for Thailand's aspiration to join BRICS during India's upcoming BRICS Chairship in 2026," the ministry's statement read.

"Both sides also discussed foreign policy in the context of current geopolitical challenges. Thailand reaffirmed its readiness to work with India across various multilateral platforms to enhance regional integration," the statement added.

In June 2024, Thailand informed Russia, the #BRICS presiding country, of its desire to become a full member. Last December, Thailand received formal notification from Russia of its accession to BRICS as a partner country, effective January 1, 2025. Bangkok accepted the invitation, describing this step as pivotal for its eventual goal of full membership in the group.

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Victoria Panova takes part in BRICS People’s Forum in Brazil

The BRICS People’s Forum, a leading international platform for BRICS Civil Track, has opened in Rio de Janeiro. It brings together experts, researchers, and public figures to discuss critical issues of global development.

Victoria Panova, Head of the BRICS Expert Council-Russia, Vice Rector at HSE University, and Sherpa of Russia in W20 (Women's Twenty), is participating in the forum.

The event's programme addresses a broad range of topics, from the role of BRICS in the emerging multipolar order to the future of global governance. Plenary sessions and thematic discussions will cover the modernisation of global governance mechanisms and BRICS's engagement in these processes, new geopolitical configurations and systemic challenges, and the role of civil society, expert communities, and trade unions in strengthening cooperation among the BRICS nations.

Representatives from Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and other Global South nations are taking part in the forum sessions.

A Strategic Session of the Civil BRICS Council was held in Moscow on November 17–18, where experts from the BRICS countries aligned on key topics for discussion in Rio de Janeiro and developed a shared agenda.

The Civil BRICS Council was established in 2024 at the Kazan Summit on the initiative of the BRICS Expert Council-Russia and partners from the BRICS nations. It now serves as the institutional foundation for the Civil BRICS Track, with its main annual platform being the BRICS Civil Forum.

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Egyptian writer wins first BRICS Literature Award

Egyptian author Salwa Bakr has been named the first winner of the BRICS Literature Award, the prize's press service announced.

"On November 30, 2025, the first winner of the #BRICS Literature Award was revealed in Khabarovsk. Following a vote by the international jury, Egyptian writer Salwa Bakr was named the laureate. She is one of the foremost voices in contemporary Arabic literature, the author of seven short story collections, seven novels, and a play, whose works have been translated into numerous European languages," the press service stated.

The awards ceremony was held at the City Palace of Culture as part of the BRICS Arts Festival, which took place in Khabarovsk, Russia from November 26 to 30.

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In touch with BRICS: news digest

BRICS in focus—the biggest headlines and trends you shouldn’t miss

✔The first episode of the Destination Known podcast with Sergey Ryabkov is now online

✔Strategic Session of Civil BRICS Council took place in Moscow

✔Victoria Panova: Key security challenges require honest dialogue

✔Russian Federal Taxation Service emphasises active cooperation with BRICS nations

✔Russian Minister of Finance: BRICS countries are growing rapidly

✔Russian Deputy Foreign Minister: BRICS countries must engage in dialogue in their fight against terrorism

✔The Suez Canal is ready to charge tolls for ships in #BRICS national currencies

✔Russian diplomat: No Western country will join BRICS due to hostile stance

✔Russian Deputy Foreign Minister: Russia expects India to host BRICS Games as per tradition

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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister: Russia expects India to host BRICS Games as per tradition


Russia expects India to continue the tradition of hosting the BRICS Sports Games during its BRICS Chairship. This was stated at a press conference by Sergey Ryabkov, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation and Russia's BRICS Sherpa.

"The BRICS Sports Games are a regular event, and we, of course, expect that our Indian colleagues and friends will continue this tradition and, in general, present a vast program for their Chairship in 2026," he said.

Ryabkov stated that the group faces great challenges in 2026.

"These are, among other things, financial and economic issues, where we place special emphasis on the use of national currencies in mutual settlements, exploring opportunities to create payment mechanisms resistant to external risks. The key projects here are the launch of a cross-border payment initiative, the creation of the BRICS Clear settlement and depository infrastructure, a reinsurance company, as well as the establishment of a new investment platform to attract additional capital investments to stimulate new growth drivers," he said.

Ryabkov also pointed out that one of the main directions of BRICS activities will be to strengthen artificial intelligence cooperation.

"We will continue to deal with cultural and humanitarian issues, including by organising large-scale events such as Academic and Civil Forums, Cultural Festivals, Film Festivals, Youth Summits, a Forum of Young Diplomats, and so on," he added.

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Key points by Victoria Panova, Head of the BRICS Expert Council-Russia and Vice Rector at HSE University, from the Valdai Discussion Club discussion on "BRICS today: plateau or new rise?"

"In BRICS, all decisions are made exclusively by consensus, and this is one of the main guarantees that the interests of each state are protected. This is truly a common denominator that allows us to gain additional weight in other international multilateral forums.

Since its inception, BRICS has been based on three pillars of cooperation: politics and security, economics and finance, and people-to-people cooperation.

BRICS cannot be compared to Western alliances: countries retain their strategic autonomy. Our Western opponents view the group only through the lens of confrontation. They are accustomed to thinking within their own paradigm: if you are not with us, you are against us.

Despite the growth of formats, the original name BRICS should remain the main one after the expansion. A common understanding has been reached that we will retain the original name BRICS, and other terms will be used strictly according to their definitions.

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