Russia Sets BRICS Condition For NATO Member Turkey, EU Warns Serbia On “Incompatible” Putin Ties

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov recently compared countries associated with or aspiring to join BRICS with those in the European Union. Lavrov emphasized that BRICS nations share common values distinct from the ones the EU defends, particularly in Ukraine. He further stated that BRICS members are committed to the full provisions of the UN Charter, unlike the selective approach he believes the EU takes. Lavrov’s comments came as Turkey applied for BRICS membership, with Lavrov praising the Turkish government’s “serious intentions” behind this move. Turkey’s NATO membership and candidacy for the EU have not hindered its BRICS aspirations, and Lavrov affirmed that there are no rules barring members of other organisations from ties with BRICS. In a parallel development, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed his desire to strengthen relations with both the East and the West, seeing Turkey’s BRICS membership as part of this strategy. Moscow has welcomed Turkey’s interest, with President Putin indicating support for Turkey’s application. Erdogan believes that balancing relations with both spheres is crucial for Turkey’s prosperity. Meanwhile, the European Union warned Serbia over its close ties with Russia, stating that deepening relations with Moscow during Russia’s conflict with Ukraine is incompatible with Serbia’s EU accession bid. Serbia has maintained strong relations with Russia, refusing to impose sanctions despite pressure from Brussels. #sergeylavrov #vladimirputin #receptayyiperdoğan #worldnews n18oc_world n18oc_crux CRUX is your daily video news guide to the big events that are shaping our world. We track news, geopolitics, diplomacy and defence strategies and explain how they shape national policies. Crux makes sense of global developments, and analyses their impact on daily lives. Follow CRUX on Telegram: https://bit.ly/3fnlLua Follow CRUX on Instagram (@crux.india): https://bit.ly/3qSFx1K Follow CRUX on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2Lte7iF #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.com https://bit.ly/2Y4QccL Also watch: Crux Decode: https://bit.ly/3MjzIoG Crux+ : https://bit.ly/35mm97B Crux Most Watched: https://bit.ly/3KhJ8iX