President Putin invites Mongolia to BRICS Summit at Kazan in October 22-24, 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s arrival in Mongolia late Monday marks his first trip to an International Criminal Court (ICC) member state since the body issued a warrant for his arrest in March 2023 over the alleged deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia.

BRICS, originally formed in 2009 by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, aims to bring together the world’s most important emerging economies, as well as act as a political and economic counterbalance to wealthier nations in the West. The group of countries expanded earlier this year to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates. Putin told Khurelsukh that Russia will be the first BRICS member to host a summit following the group’s enlargement, which will take place on Oct. 22-24. “This will be the first event of this level after the expansion of this organization. I hope that you will participate in the BRICS Outreach—BRICS Plus format,” Putin said. The Moscow Times,3 September 2024