OREANDA-NEWS  The expansion of the BRICS is a subject of discussion, the Russian Federation does not consider it necessary to declare its position on the admission of new countries before the discussion at the summit, Peskov said. He noted that the expansion of the organization in one form or another will contribute to the development and strengthening of the association.

The introduction of a single currency in the BRICS and other associations is unlikely to be implemented in the near future, the press secretary of the President of the Russian Federation said.