Putin and Pezeshkian challenge US dollar dominance ahead of BRICS summit
The Russian and Iranian presidents have criticised the US dollar’s global dominance before an 11-member BRICS summit in India.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have criticised the dominance of the US dollar ahead of the BRICS summit in India, according to Al Jazeera Global News.
The source does not provide the leaders’ precise wording, the setting or the timing of their comments. It also does not identify specific policies or alternatives they proposed.
The remarks come as BRICS prepares for an expanded summit expected to address wars in Iran and Ukraine, economic challenges and tensions within the grouping.
BRICS was established in 2009 by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. It has since expanded to 11 members, including Iran.
Putin arrived in New Delhi on 11 September ahead of the summit. The available material does not indicate whether the criticism of the US dollar reflects a shared BRICS position or confirm the outcome of the summit’s discussions.
