The BRICS countries and the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Abstract

This article analyzes the actions of the BRICS concerning the conflict between Russia and Ukraine initiated in 2022. The question which guides this study is: how and why have these countries positioned themselves regarding this conflict? To answer the proposed question, we analyze the positionings of these countries in various international organizations regarding the conflict in Ukraine in light of their geopolitical and economic interests. The conclusion is that these countries have adopted a pro-Russian neutrality in various institutional spaces — even though it has not been in a homogeneous manner — for a variety of reasons which have led to Moscow not being isolated internationally.