The summit’s topic was threats to the multipolar world order and the association’s consolidated response to the United States’ tariffs and sanctions MOSCOW, September 8. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin took part in the extraordinary virtual BRICS summit from his Sochi residence. The press was not given access to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s speech at the summit, as the meeting was held behind closed doors. TASS has collected key facts about the summit. Format and topic The summit