Can Brics replace the G7 in new world order?

China and Russia pushing for expanded bloc to rival West politically as India and Brazil pursue economic interests

China’s Xi Jinping stands with South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa at a welcome ceremony in Pretoria today
China’s Xi Jinping stands with South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa at a welcome ceremony in Pretoria today
(Image credit: Phill Magakoe/AFP/Getty Images)

The leaders of Brazil, India, China and South Africa kick off a three-day summit in Johannesburg today billed as the most important meeting of the Brics nations in a decade.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, currently the subject of an international arrest warrant, is expected to appear via video link.

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