The Kremlin confirmed that Putin received an invitation to the BRICS summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin received an invitation to the BRICS summit (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa). This was announced by the press secretary of the President Dmitry Peskov.

“As for invitations, yes, indeed, they are. As they say, appropriate decisions will be made closer to the point. But in any case, Russia will actively participate in this,” he said.

Peskov also assured that Russia will continue to take part in the work of the BRICS, as he considers “this is a very important association, the relevance of which is constantly increasing.” According to the presidential press secretary, more and more states are showing interest in the work of the BRICS. “Therefore, the work will continue at all levels – at the expert, and at the highest, and at the highest. Russia will continue to participate,” Peskov added.

This year the BRICS summit will be held in South Africa in August. At the end of March, the South African Foreign Ministry confirmed that the Russian leader was invited to the BRICS summit, despite the fact that the decision of the ICC “is some cause for concern.” After that Peskov informedthat the decision on Putin’s trip to the summit has not yet been made.