Both BRICS and CSTO blocs are competing for influence in the multipolar world, with Belarus situated in Eastern Europe.

The entities involved

• BRICS →

  association of Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates

  • BRICS India Ministerial Meeting explored deepening trade and investment cooperation between member nations, including Egypt.Sun 16:43
  • Russia remains a major defense supplier to India, with discussions underway regarding the BrahMos missile upgrade during the BRICS summit.Sun 15:10
• Collective Security Treaty Organization →

  intergovernmental military alliance among post-Soviet states

  • Armenia is considering a possible withdrawal from the Collective Security Treaty Organization.Fri 10:43
  • CSTO is monitoring security developments in Afghanistan, involving Tajikistan as a Central Asian member.Thu 13:30
• Belarus →

  country in Eastern Europe

  • German logistics operations are relying on drivers from Eastern European countries.Sun 22:08
  • India held diplomatic talks with Belarus and Egypt, while Om Birla highlighted Global South commitment via BRICS.Sun 16:43

Related events

• Belarus promoted the Eurasian Charter initiative and participated in security dialogues in 2021.Oct 9
• Belarus sought beneficial cooperation with Bryansk, Pskov, and Smolensk regions in January 2021.Oct 20
• Belarus participates in CIS under Turkmen chairmanship, seeking integration benefits from the structure.Jul 3
• Belarusian representative discussed relations with Russia and Iran while maintaining interests at the United Nations in 2021.Jul 28
• Belarus and Meta are characterized as highly authoritarian states, with tech platforms aiding regimes in spreading propaganda.Sat 20:07