Daily Memo: Moscow Hosts the BRICS, Turkey and Kosovo Sign Deal

The Kremlin outlined its priority for the group this year.

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Looking ahead. During a meeting of the BRICS countries in Moscow on Tuesday, Russia’s deputy foreign minister said the group will focus on the use of national currencies in trade to reduce the “negative consequences of the dollar-based financial system.” Moscow assumed the presidency of the group this year. Relatedly, the head of Russia’s central […]

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