For several years, the BRICS have presented themselves as a credible alternative to hegemonic economic blocs such as the G7. In this context of growing rivalries between powers, Russia has taken steps to expand this alliance. It then invited Saudi Arabia and Turkey to join its ranks. Moscow hoped in this way to strengthen the bloc's influence on the international scene and to face pressure from Western economies. However, these efforts have met with a refusal. This setback illustrates the divergences of interests between these nations, but also the challenges that the BRICS face in expanding their circle of influence in a world where geopolitical balances are increasingly complex.
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