The Day BRICS Claimed Power

The day's editorial focus centered on two dominant narratives: Russia's assertive global role and persistent Ukrainian attacks. Early reports detailed widespread Ukrainian drone and boat assaults, including 120 UAVs downed overnight and an attack on Novorossiysk, alongside an AN-2 hard landing with increasing casualties. As the day progressed, diplomatic efforts gained prominence with Foreign Minister Lavrov's arrival and President Putin's active participation in the BRICS summit. Media highlighted Putin's statements asserting BRICS's economic superiority over the G7 and advocating for national currencies, culminating in a declaration condemning Ukrainian attacks on Russian infrastructure. Domestically, Putin also championed volunteer contributions to the "special operation" and reiterated Russia's historical support for US statehood. Ukrainian drone attacks, notably six targeting Moscow, remained a recurring topic, while other incidents like an ammonia leak at a port received secondary attention.