Looks like Vladimir Putin is set to join the big BRICS bash in Brazil on July 6, but nobody knows yet if he’ll show up in person or just on a screen. Yuri Usakov, Putin’s aide, confirmed the Russian president will participate, but the format is still a mystery. BRICS, the powerhouse group made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa — plus newcomers Egypt, Iran, UAE, Ethiopia, and Indonesia — is quietly shaking up the global political scene. Brazil took over the BRICS presidency this year, after Russia hosted a flashy summit in Kazan last year. Now all eyes are on Brazil, where the future of this mighty alliance will be decided. Will Putin’s presence send a big middle finger to the West? Or will he hide behind a screen again? One thing’s for sure — BRICS is no longer a side story, it’s a serious player on the world stage. What do you think? Will Putin steal the show or keep us all guessing? Drop your thoughts below, let’s see who’s cheering and who’s jeering!
