What will ultimately prevail – climate ambitions or hydrocarbon reality? When and under what conditions is the energy transition possible? Read more in the TV BRICS feature The BRICS countries, particularly India and China, are actively developing renewable energy sources while at the same time continuing to rely on traditional fuels – hydrocarbons. Experts describe this situation as the central paradox of climate governance. As, in essence, the largest energy powers, accounting for around half of global energy consumption and…

Graph neural networks help identify suspicious transfers through connections between clients Associate Professor and Head of the Skoltech-Sberbank Applied Research Laboratory Aleksey Zaytsev, in an interview with TV BRICS, commented on data concerning the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in South Africa’s financial sector. It was previously reported that more than half of the country’s major banks invested over 20 million South African rand (around US$1.26 million) in AI systems to combat fraud in 2024. According to the expert, such…

The route ran across the Atlantic and along the Northern Sea Route, past Sannikov Land The international sailing expedition “Brotherhood 2025–2026” has returned to Brazil and is preparing to finish in the port of Salvador, from where its circumnavigation began almost a year ago. On 28 February, its two captains, Russian Sergey Shcherbakov and Brazilian Aleixo Belov, together with the crew, are completing a long journey dedicated to the 20th anniversary of BRICS. Captain Shcherbakov spoke to TV BRICS about…

Can new technologies and knowledge-sharing among BRICS countries transform education? Will digital learning platforms elevate the Global South? And can online education truly replace the traditional model? In the context of global transformation, education is increasingly viewed as an instrument for shaping the future. It is precisely now, experts believe, that the foundations of new national systems and approaches to education are being laid in the BRICS countries. All member states have different historical and cultural experiences and traditions. However,…

In 2026, young drama theatre actors from BRICS+ countries will once again come to Moscow to participate in the InteRussia Theatre Arts Fellowship programme. The programme is organised by the Russian Institute of Theatre Arts – GITIS in cooperation with the Gorchakov Fund, the TV BRICS International Media Network and the Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation “Mezhdunarodniki”. The fellowship is held as part of Rossotrudnichestvo’s flagship initiative “New Generation” with the support of the Presidential Grants Foundation. The programme is designed for…

BRICS was created as an economic group focused on issues of security and development. However, today, for effective interaction, member states have to rethink and build a new system of socio-humanitarian coordinates. BRICS cooperation in culture The first thing researchers point to when examining BRICS intercultural cooperation is the divergence of interests and values. This is not about the current shared goals of the Global South countries, but about the historically formed cultural and civilisational foundations. However, this is more…

Zimbabwe has intensified its bid to join the BRICS group, with the government deepening diplomatic engagement with member states to expand international partnerships and boost its global influence. According to the information published by The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS, the push comes amid a shift towards a multipolar world, where emerging economies are increasingly forging cooperative groups to strengthen economic and political collaboration. Professor Amon Murwira, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of Zimbabwe, confirmed that Harare…

The climate crisis is forcing humanity to fundamentally rethink its relationship with nature. Most countries around the world are already prepared to move towards carbon neutrality by 2050. In the autumn of 2023, United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that the planet had experienced a “season of boiling” (the hottest summer on record) and noted that the climate crisis had already begun. However, the record did not last long. The following summer, temperatures rose even higher and, according to…

Madagascar may soon become a BRICS partner country. This issue was discussed during a meeting between the President of the island state, Michael Randrianirina, and the President of the BRICS member South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, L’Express de Madagascar reported. Randrianirina paid a working visit to Pretoria. Ramaphosa agreed to support Madagascar’s request to obtain partner status within the grouping of the world’s largest emerging economies. “The President of South Africa accepted our request to include Madagascar among the BRICS partner…

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, summing up the results of the past year, noted the achievements of international diplomacy within the BRICS group and, in particular, Brazil’s productive work as chair of the group in 2025. The minister spoke about this during his annual press conference. The meeting with journalists was moderated by the official Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova. “All BRICS countries are our good partners; over the past year, our relations with each of them have strengthened, and…