politics
February 18, 2026
Lavrov discusses strengthening strategic partnership with BRICS ambassadors
According to the Foreign Ministry, the sides discussed current issues on the global agenda, with a focus on the inadmissibility of undermining the central role of the United Nations

TL;DR
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with BRICS ambassadors in Moscow.
- Discussions focused on strengthening the strategic partnership within BRICS.
- The meeting addressed current global issues, stressing the importance of the UN's central role.
- There was an emphasis on joint efforts to improve global governance and increase the influence of the global majority.
- Commitment was expressed to raising BRICS' international profile and coordination among participants.