At the latest when you look at the group photos, you will notice that one person is missing: Vladimir Putin is staying in Moscow when the heads of state of Brazil, India, China and South Africa meet in Sandton, South Africa, on Tuesday. Russia stands for the “r” in Brics, and for the first time there is a gap at the summit. Because Putin only takes part in the meeting via video link.
Brics Summit: Why the Meeting Matters for Russia – Politics
