On July 6-7, 2025, Rio de Janeiro will host the 17th BRICS Summit TASS-FACTBOX. On July 6-7, 2025, Rio de Janeiro will host the 17th BRICS Summit, bringing together representatives from around 20 countries, including BRICS members, partner states, and invited nations. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will lead Moscow’s delegation, while Russian President Vladimir Putin will participate in the summit via video link. This year’s summit will be held under the motto "Strengthening Global