When Russia was kicked out of the G7 in 2014, that was to kickstart the cementing of Russia/China ties. BRICS was formed in 2009 by Russia, China, India and Brazil to provide a de-dollarization movement. The weaponization of the US$ had already sound alarm bells for the rest of the world and there was an urgent need to go around the problem. The sanctions on Cuba, North Korea, Iran, Venezuela and others did make countries to ask the question - Who is next? The straw that broke the camel's back was the sanctions on Russia and the seizure of Russian assets. There was no longer any question that de-dollarization is the only way forward and not whether it is necessary.
The fact that BRICS is expanding and more countries are queueing to join the bloc speaks for itself. The confidence of de-dollarization is there, and countries want to be sure of not falling into the 'Who is next' conundrum.
From thinking that BRICS is just an irritant against the US$ hegemony, the panic by the USA over what is seen at the recent BRICS meeting in Delhi is telling. The MSM is instead picking on the issue of Xi not attending the gala dinner, trying to promote a split between Xi and Modi. One other notable attendee, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayeh al Nahyan, also did not stay for the gala dinner, but no speculation is being made regarding his absence.
As I always say, the USA has the largest propaganda machine available to fabricate hoaxes that will be picked up by the MSM doggies. You can be sure that China is always at the top of its agenda.
Anonymous