🚨🚨Western pressure on BRICS nations has just triggered a HISTORIC turning point
Despite deep-rooted differences, the countries are setting aside all divisions, joining forces like never before.
Get ready, this isn’t just another diplomatic move – it’s a game-changer 🧵👇
🧊The freezing of Russia's foreign currency reserves (~$300B) by Western nations in 2022 came as a shock to the entire Global South.
Nations realised their assets in Western jurisdictions were not safe, and this became the main catalyst for de-dollarisation.
2/11
🇺🇸 The US ramped up its trade war against China, imposing harsh tariffs on Chinese goods.
In response, China implemented reciprocal measures.
3/11
🇮🇳 The US imposed 25% tariffs on India over its purchase of Russian oil.
However, the US had previously urged India to import oil from Russia to stabilise the global market.
4/11
🇧🇷 The US imposed 50% tariffs on Brazilian goods.
The President of Brazil held calls with BRICS leaders, making it clear to the US that Brazil would not quietly accept this punishment.
5/11
🇿🇦 The US State Department published a report alleging an increase in violations of racial minority rights in South Africa.
South Africa hit back, calling the US report "ironic."
6/11
⚠️The NATO Chief threatened India, China, and Brazil, urging them to "call Putin" immediately on Ukraine issue or face sanctions.
7/11
🇪🇺 The EU is pressuring India to stop purchasing Russian oil, yet continues to import Russian energy resources itself.
8/11
💬 BRICS' response:
Ajit Doval arrived in Russia for an unannounced visit, meeting with Putin.
Modi called Brazilian President Lula da Silva.
Putin called South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
All of this happened within a few days.
9/11
🇷🇺 In less than 24 hours, Putin called:
🇮🇳 Narendra Modi
🇨🇳 Xi Jinping
🇿🇦 Cyril Ramaphosa
10/11
⌛️ A few days later:
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi made his first visit to India in many years, amid US pressure.
EAM Jaishankar met with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Moscow to discuss increasing trade.
11/11
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