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Russia proposes new BRICS investment platform, Lavrov says

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Russia proposes creating new BRICS investment platform — Lavrov

The Russian top diplomat noted that it would allow for the accumulation of substantial funds, including through the use of digital assets

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Russia proposes new BRICS investment platform, Lavrov says

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