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If BRICS discussions advance practical steps on alternative payment mechanisms or de-dollarization, markets could reassess medium-term demand for the ruble versus the dollar, increasing volatility.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held consultations in Moscow with heads of diplomatic missions from BRICS member and partner countries, as well as separate talks with the Cuban foreign minister, focusing on the global agenda and strategic partnerships. Moscow and Havana publicly reaffirmed the strengthening of their allied relations while Russia signaled an intent to deepen coordination within the BRICS framework. The engagements underscore Russia’s effort to consolidate non-Western diplomatic alignments amid ongoing geopolitical fragmentation.
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