BRICS: US & Russia to Announce “Major Economic” Partnership

Despite the growing tensions between both the BRICS economic alliance and the US, the Western power and Russia are reportedly nearing a “major economic” deal, according to US President Donald Trump. Indeed, Trump took to Truth Social to discuss ongoing negotiations with both Moscow and Ukraine to end the war amid its three-year anniversary.

In the post, Trump recalled a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that took place Monday. He noted that, amid hopes between the three of ending the war, he was nearing a signed “Critical Minerals and Rare Earth’s Deal” with Ukraine. Therefore, the President claims he is nearing a deal with both nations to end the ongoing military conflict.

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US and Russia Nearing Economic Partnership as Trump Talks Negotiations to End Ukraine War

Since his November 2024 election win, Donald Trump has not been shy about his opposition to the BRICS bloc. Indeed, he has spoken about the imposition of 150% tariffs on the alliance as he seeks to protect the status of the US dollar globally. Yet, the United States commander-in-chief is reportedly nearing a massive deal with one of its most prominent nations.

Despite the growing BRICS tensions, the US and Russia are nearing a “major economic” partnership, according to US President Trump. In a post to Truth Social, he explained ongoing negotiations with both Moscow and Ukraine in his effort to end the war that he claimed would have never started if I was President.”

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“I am in serious discussion with President Vladimir Putin of Russia concerning the ending of the war,” Trump said. Moreover, he also noted there will be “major Economic development transactions which will take place between the United States and Russia. Talks are proceeding very well,” he added.

The talks have been a byproduct of growing relations between the two countries. Just last week, Putin called for Russia to partner with Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Indeed, the world’s richest man has headed Trump’s DOGE commission and was key in his bid for reelection.