The Russian president has held a major press conference concluding the organization’s summit in Kazan
President Vladimir Putin held a press conference and a Q&A session at the conclusion of the BRICS Summit in Kazan on Thursday. The Russian leader spoke on a wide range of issues beyond the scope of the summit itself, including the conflict with Ukraine, the prospects of mending ties with the US and the collective West, and the escalating situation in the Middle East.
Here are the key takeaways from the president’s remarks.
On BRICS summit
Putin lauded the Kazan summit as an important and successful international event, noting that it brought together 35 nations and six international organizations, which held assorted discussions in various formats.
