The global energy market stands on the threshold of major transformation. Experts speak of a shift to the sixth technological paradigm and the related Industry 4.0 concept. The Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and global information networks will all require enormous energy resources. Will access to them become the key to success in the technological race? Russian Energy Week Russian Energy Week is the largest international discussion platform of its kind. This year, the forum brought together five thousand representatives…

Writers from the BRICS countries convey the stories of different peoples through literature. The work of Egyptian author Salwa Bakr was recognised by the jury of the new BRICS Literature Award, which included her in the shortlist of nominees. In an interview with Za rubezhom, she spoke about how she became acquainted with Russia and what makes Egyptian literature unique. How can such initiatives contribute to mutual understanding among BRICS countries and increase interest in the literature of the Global…

World Bank data show that the food crisis continues to deepen. The BRICS countries can help overcome global food shortages by ensuring affordable prices for bread and other food products. The initiative to create a grain exchange is expected to contribute to tackling the problem of hunger. However, questions remain: how soon will it start operating, what infrastructure must be created to ensure its efficiency, and how can a balanced framework for future competition policy be established? These are pressing…

Writers from BRICS countries are transcending national borders – their creativity is becoming a dialogue of cultures. Through literature, they not only tell the stories of their peoples but also find a common language with an international audience. The extent to which a writer remains the voice of their society and the extent to which they serve as a bridge to other cultures was discussed in an exclusive interview with Za Rubezhom, a partner of TV BRICS, by Maryam AlHashmi,…

Brazil is ready to support Malaysia’s possible accession to BRICS as a full member. This was stated by the President of the Republic, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, during a press conference following his visit to Kuala Lumpur, reports Brasil 247, a TV BRICS partner. In turn, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, expressed his gratitude to the Brazilian leader for supporting the country’s aspiration to join the group, according to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign…

More than 250 participants from 65 countries took part in the IV International Youth Volunteer Conference “BRICS To You”, held online. The event became an important platform for dialogue between experts and activists on the development of the volunteer movement in BRICS+ countries. Experts from Russia, Brazil, India, South Africa, Ethiopia, Iran, Egypt, Uzbekistan, Uganda, Indonesia, and Belarus participated in the conference. The participants discussed how young people can contribute to solving global challenges, create volunteer communities in universities and…

Joint initiatives between African nations and BRICS countries could serve as a vital mechanism for safeguarding the continent’s cultural heritage. That’s according to Etta Ojang Ivan, Deputy Director of the National Museum of Cameroon, who spoke exclusively to TV BRICS. “African countries could tackle the challenges of cultural preservation more effectively through collaborative projects with BRICS nations – initiatives that bring together cultural experts, local communities, and other stakeholders,” he said. The expert also believes that cooperation between African countries…

TV Russia supports Zimbabwe’s application to join the BRICS group. The statement was made by Russian Ambassador to Harare Nikolay Krasilnikov in an interview with The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS. “Russia strongly supports Zimbabwe’s keen interest in engaging with BRICS. There are several levels of involvement, and it’s up to Zimbabwe to choose its path – whether as an observer, an invited participant at the next summit in India or by focusing on joining the New Development Bank,”…

Russia’s energy system is one of the largest in the world, with generation facilities having a total installed capacity of almost 270 GW. This was stated by President Vladimir Putin during the plenary session of the Russian Energy Week. The head of state also emphasised that Russia’s energy balance is among the greenest in the world, as 87 per cent of the country’s electricity is produced with minimal or zero carbon emissions through gas and nuclear generation. He specified that…

Risks of outbreaks and epidemics A new pandemic could begin worldwide as soon as tomorrow – economies and healthcare systems of all countries must be prepared for it. This view was expressed in April 2025 by the Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. He emphasised that this is “not a theoretical risk” but an “epidemiological certainty.” In December 2021, the WHO announced that in 2022 the organisation’s member states would begin discussing a global agreement on…