From EU to BRICS and NATO, June meetings showcase global strains

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LONDON: As G7 leaders gathered at the start of a two-day meeting in Bavaria on Sunday, they joked about their muscles and whether to remove their jackets and mocked Russian President Vladimir Putin for his shirtless horseback photoshoots during the 2000s.

The NATO meeting included representatives from Japan, South Korea, Australia and elsewhere and included specific focus on the rising threat of China alongside Moscow.

BRIC members India and South Africa were both invited to attend the G7, alongside Senegal President and African Union chairman Macky Sall, a clear effort to keep all three non-aligned in the face of a concerted diplomatic charm offensive from Moscow.

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Author / Journalist: - Peter Apps

Category: Economy

Topics: China Summit. Nato Russia /Business/Business News Ukraine Japan G7 Economy Bricks

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Published On: 2022-07-01, 05:44:00

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