Putin and Xi Propose New BRICS Investment Platform to Boost Global South

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Leaders of two of the world’s largest economies, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, are proposing a major new BRICS investment platform to support national economies across the Global South and East. The proposal will be a key focus at the upcoming BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro in early July.

Putin and Xi’s Push for Economic Cooperation

According to Russian presidential assistant Yuri Ushakov, the new investment platform aims to drive sustainable economic growth across BRICS nations and the broader Global South.

“In anticipation of the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, the leaders examined in detail the progress of the Russian initiatives from last year’s Kazan summit, including mutual settlements and industrial cooperation,” Ushakov said.

Putin’s Vision for the BRICS Investment Platform

The proposed BRICS platform is expected to:

Support the Russian economy

Provide financial backing to countries in the Global South and East

Strengthen BRICS’s global position through urbanization, capital investment, and labor productivity

Putin emphasized the need for greater cooperation in sectors like:

Technology

Education

Finance and trade

Resource development and logistics

“Our countries need to step up cooperation in areas such as technology, education, trade, and finance,” Putin stated. “We must multiply the volume of capital investment.”

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Russia and China Strengthen Ties

Beyond the BRICS initiative, Russia and China reaffirmed their strategic partnership, particularly in the Middle East. The two leaders exchanged updates via phone and are reportedly preparing for coordinated actions in global affairs.

In a notable shift away from Western financial systems, Russia and China have begun settling certain energy trades using Bitcoin, reducing dependence on the U.S. dollar.

Digital Currency and BRICS Future

Putin is also reportedly exploring options to expand Russia’s national currency through the creation of a digital platform for cross-border settlements and investments. This aligns with BRICS’s broader goal of building financial alternatives to Western-dominated systems.

With rising global tensions and shifting alliances, the BRICS-led investment initiative could reshape economic power in favor of the Global South. Putin and Xi’s strategic alignment signals a stronger, united front that challenges existing global financial norms.