Kremlin Says Many BRICS Nations Recognize Errors of European Leaders

Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that many nations within the BRICS bloc understand what he characterized as mistakes made by current European authorities, according to a report by Russian state news agency TASS.

Peskov's remarks, cited by TASS, did not specify particular policies or actions he considered erroneous. He acknowledged that there may be certain nuances in the approaches taken by different BRICS member states toward Europe.

The BRICS grouping, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa along with several newer members, has in recent years positioned itself as a platform for coordinating positions among emerging economies, often in contrast to Western institutions and policies.

TASS did not provide additional context on the setting in which Peskov made the comments or elaborate further on his statement. The report did not include responses from European officials or BRICS member states regarding the Kremlin spokesman's characterization.

Russia has frequently used official statements to contrast the positions of BRICS nations with those of European governments, particularly amid ongoing tensions between Moscow and Western capitals. This report reflects one such statement attributed to the Kremlin's spokesman.