Tue 18 Feb 2025 ▪
4 min read
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by
Luc Jose A.
The global geopolitical balance is undergoing significant changes. Russia, which was once a member of the G8 before its exclusion in 2014, is now adopting a radically different stance. In the face of what it perceives as a decline in the influence of Western powers, Moscow now favors the BRICS and the G20, at the expense of a G7 deemed obsolete. This strategic reconfiguration goes beyond a mere diplomatic adjustment; it illustrates a broader shift in power dynamics, where emerging economies are gaining ground against Western-dominated institutions. Through the statements of its ambassador to Canada, Russia confirms its definitive disengagement from the G7 and outlines the contours of a new international order.