Will Ethiopia's bid to join BRICS push Western allies away? © 2023 Deutsche Welle

Will Ethiopia's bid to join BRICS push Western allies away? Chrispin Mwakideu Ethiopia recently applied to join BRICS — an economic group comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. But can a country like Ethiopia, whose economy is ranked 59th in the world, sit as an equal partner with a country like China? https://www.dw.com/en/will-ethiopias-bid-to-join-brics-push-western-allies-away/video-66234802 © 2023 Deutsche Welle Ukraine hopes for influence at BRICS conference Since Russia's war in Ukraine began, Kyiv has been hoping to sway BRICS countries to lean away from Russia, and even at some point, towards Ukraine. https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-hopes-for-influence-at-brics-conference/video-66596384 © 2023 Deutsche Welle Russian oil for Indian solidarity Astrid Prange Trade between India and Russia is reaching new heights. What's special about the relationship between the two countries? https://www.dw.com/en/russian-oil-for-indian-solidarity-a-partnership-with-mutual-benefits/a-64845154 © 2023 Deutsche Welle