Russia Invites Palestinian President to Upcoming BRICS Summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Friday that Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian Authority, has been invited to the BRICS summit scheduled for next week in Kazan.

Putin reiterated Russia’s support for a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, stating that this pressing issue would be a significant topic of discussion at the summit.

The BRICS group, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has recently expanded its membership to encompass Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates, marking a significant development in its global influence and reach.