[Brazil] - South Africa's BRICS summit extends invitations to 67 nations, sidelines France

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South Africa, the upcoming host for the BRICS Summit, announced on Monday that 67 nations are invited to attend the forthcoming
hail from various continents and regions.So far, 34 delegates have confirmed attendance.Photo Internet reproduction.Additionally, Ramaphosa
Mahamat.The summit will be attended by heads of state from Brazil, India, China, and South Africa.Russia, on the other hand, will be
represented by its Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov.South Africa garnered attention earlier this year for inviting Russian President Vladimir
Putin, despite an international arrest warrant against him related to alleged war crimes in Ukraine.However, it was later revealed that
Putin would be participating virtually.South Africa has expressed a neutral stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, urging dialogue and
ties.Russia has historically supported anti-colonial and liberation movements in the 20th century and opposed the apartheid regime.