Putin's Absence at BRICS Summit Doesn't Stop Him from Criticizing the West and US Dollar

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a prerecorded speech at the BRICS summit, criticizing Western sanctions and advocating for de-dollarization. Putin was unable to attend the summit in person due to the risk of arrest. He emphasized the importance of the BRICS bloc as an alternative to the Western order and expressed support for adding new members. The BRICS bloc represents 40% of the world's population and a quarter of global GDP.