‘People’s welfare first’: Russia’s Alipov praises India’s BRICS presidency ahead of Putin visit

Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov praised India’s “people-centred” approach to its BRICS presidency, saying the grouping must ensure Global South and East interests shape global decisions. Ahead of Vladimir Putin’s second India visit in under a year, Alipov highlighted trade, energy, healthcare, AI and potential cooperation in urea, aircraft and nuclear energy.