
‘United in strengthening’: Putin backs BRICS to counter western economic influence ahead of SCO Summit
Published on: Aug. 31, 2025, 7:56 a.m. | Source: The Financial Express
A major focus of Putin’s remarks was on global financial governance. He reiterated Moscow’s support for reforms to institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, contending that the existing system heavily favours developed Western economies.