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Two dozen world leaders are gathering in Russia on Tuesday for the opening of a summit of the BRICS group, an alliance of emerging economies that the Kremlin hopes will challenge Western "hegemony".

BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, led by Putin and Xi Jinping, challenges Western dominance and addresses global crises.

Ex-Republican congresswoman, longtime abortion rights opponent, campaigns with vice-president in swing states

The growing list of Russian business executives and government officials who have died under mysterious circumstances has gained another name.

Reports have emerged in recent months of particularly savage casualties among Russian troops fighting in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine, as the Russian military bids to capture as much territory as it can, possibly with one eye on a potential ceasefire deal. Much will depend on the outcome of…

Former British prime minister’s remarks come after Vladimir Putin says Russia will prevail in war ‘Nato is waging’ against it

Russian President Putin to meet BRICS leaders in Kazan to strengthen ties, bypass sanctions, and counterbalance the Western-led world order.

Vladimir Putin hosting first big international summit since war in Ukraine to signal he is not isolated on world stage

In a significant diplomatic manoeuvre that may have far-reaching implications for the international system of alliances, Turkey has submitted a formal request to join Brics, the group of emerging-market economies, signalling its intent to diversify its partnerships beyond the west.