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BRICS, now larger than the G7 in GDP, is expanding globally under Russian leadership, promoting alternative trade and cooperation.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on February 17, 2026, that BRICS is expanding into a global platform spanning Eurasia, Africa, and Latin America, reflecting a shift in global power away from Western-led alliances.
He noted the bloc’s combined GDP, by purchasing power parity, now exceeds that of the G7, highlighting its growing economic influence.
Lavrov described BRICS as an "umbrella" for regional integration, promoting cooperation in infrastructure, social policy, and economic development.
Ongoing projects like the Northern Sea Route and the International North-South Transport Corridor aim to enhance trade connectivity between South Asia and Russia’s Far East.
He attributed the bloc’s growth to rising demand for alternative global cooperation platforms in a multipolar world.
BRICS, ahora más grande que el G7 en PIB, se está expandiendo globalmente bajo el liderazgo ruso, promoviendo el comercio alternativo y la cooperación.