BRICS in Russian media: coverage and portrayal tracker

Friend or foe of Russia

73 mentions over the last 7 days in

0%Hostile to Russia0 articles
68%Neutral50 articles
32%Friendly to Russia23 articles

Which side of Russia each article places BRICS on. Neutral includes articles that do not relate BRICS to Russia at all. Method

0.5%of all news mentions BRICS73 of 14,320 articles in the last 7 days

0 : 23Hostile to friendly0 articles hostile to Russia, 23 friendly

23.3%cast as a partner, the most common role17 of 73 mentions

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How Russian media writes about BRICS

Written by a language model on 21 September 2026, only from the articles and ratings collected here. It describes the coverage; it does not vouch for what the outlets claim. Method

The BRICS group of countries featured in Russian reports on the New Delhi summit, Ukraine diplomacy and economic cooperation. Vedomosti reported that the summit adopted a declaration urging conflict prevention, UN reform and Middle East de-escalation. Lenta.ru relayed Sergei Ryabkov’s claim that members were willing to help seek a Ukraine settlement, with no concrete format yet defined. Life.ru reported on a remote employment platform supporting cross-border hiring and payments in national currencies. Several outlets relayed reports linking Xi Jinping’s absence from a summit dinner to ill health; Moskovsky Komsomolets reported India’s denial of broader rumors that BRICS leaders had fallen ill.

Across 92 articles in the last 30 days, BRICS was presented neutrally in 62 and as friendly to Russia in 30; none presented it as hostile. It was cast as a partner in 23 articles and as successful in 10. Vedomosti emphasized institutional and economic achievements, including Putin’s claims about BRICS growth. Lenta.ru highlighted diplomatic partnership through statements about Brazil opposing Russia’s isolation. Moskovsky Komsomolets also reported friction, describing Indian resistance to China-backed payment infrastructure over concerns about Beijing’s influence.

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How Russian media writes about BRICS

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China opposed a new US law tightening sanctions on Russia and Iran, calling unilateral secondary sanctions unlawful without UN approval.

The Wall Street Journal reported that Xi Jinping was unwell before a planned Washington visit after skipping a BRICS summit dinner in India.

The Wall Street Journal reports concerns over Xi Jinping’s health after he reportedly felt unwell during a visit to India and skipped a BRICS dinner.

Xi Jinping skipped a BRICS summit dinner, reportedly due to ill health, though he has not confirmed this. Wang Yi attended in his place.

US officials are reportedly concerned about Xi Jinping’s health ahead of his planned visit, after he skipped a BRICS leaders’ dinner reportedly due to illness.

The Wall Street Journal says Xi Jinping’s health raised US concerns after he skipped a BRICS summit dinner due to feeling unwell.

Foreign Affairs analyst Andrey Kortunov says Russia withstood Western pressure, avoided economic collapse and expanded influence through BRICS, the SCO and ties with China.

Anna Linnikova questioned Miss BRICS 2026 Valentina Alekseeva's claims of independent success, suggesting she may have had a hidden patron.

Valentina Alekseeva, Miss BRICS 2026, denied reports of a 500 million-ruble wedding with businessman Ilya Mitelman in Abu Dhabi.

Miss Russia 2024 Valentina Alekseeva said she has been dating Chelyabinsk businessman Ilya Mitelman, owner of the Fantel confectionery factory, for six months.

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Mash reports that Valentina Alekseeva’s wedding to businessman Ilya Mitelman in Abu Dhabi may cost 500 million rubles, including performances by 26 artists.