Bolivia has reaffirmed its significant interest in becoming a member of the BRICS group, as confirmed by the country's Foreign Minister, Celinda Sosa

Azerbaijan's trade turnover with the BRICS countries saw a significant rise during the first seven months of 2024. The total trade volume between Azerbaijan and BRICS countries increased by 9.2 percent compared to the same period last year, surpassing $5.8 billion

Europe might not even be up for such a task - but in any case, off it goes. It is increasingly expected to bear all the burden and risks while the US benefits from it. And the European elites cheer such a scenario. It is no wonder political radicalism keeps rising in the continent.

The French military started a "profound transformation to be ready for a high-intensity conflict similar to the war in Ukraine" and it has "new marching orders from NATO: By 2027 it should be able to deploy a war-ready division in 30 days, including ammunition and supplies". In NATO, a division has anywhere from 10,000 to as many as 25,000 troops.

Orban shows pessimism towards Europe and calls on leaders to act immediately for peace.

Zelensky understands making any concession to Russia “would be fatal for him”.