Turkey Applies to Join BRICS

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News Date: June 4, 2024

September 2 update:
Turkey has officially applied to join BRICS, frustrated by the lack of progress in its bid to join the European Union, and aims to become the first NATO member and EU candidate to join the group.
June 9 update:
Turkiye's foreign minister will travel to Russia on June 10 to attend a meeting of foreign ministers of the BRICS+.
Older news:
Turkey, a NATO member, is expressing interest in joining BRICS as an alternative to the European Union to enhance its economic prospects.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced this during his visit to China, as reported by the South China Morning Post.
The matter is expected to be discussed at the upcoming BRICS ministers' meeting in Nizhny Novgorod. Russia, through Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov, has welcomed Turkey's interest, affirming that this initiative will be on the agenda at the next BRICS summit, which Russia is preparing to chair.

Gold Standard Bill re-introduced

May 12, 2024 update: U.S. Rep. Alex Mooney (R-WV) has reintroduced a bill aimed at eliminating federal income taxation on gold and silver coins as well as bullion, emphasizing the value of stable currency.
Older news:
U.S. Congressman Introduces Gold Standard Bill as Inflation Spirals Out of Control.
Rep. Alex Mooney proposes the United States adopt a new gold standard after U.S. government officials first disclose all gold holdings and secret gold transactions, allowing the gold price to adjust to its fair market value.
Referred to as the 'Gold Standard Restoration Act' by sound money activists, H.R. 9157 calls for the repegging of the Federal Reserve note to gold in order to address the ongoing problems of inflation, runaway federal debt, and monetary system instability.
Alex Mooney also introduced H.R.5404 (2018), a bill to define the dollar as a fixed weight of gold.
Sources: accesswire.com , gesara.news

Putin: Western banking system to end

Putin made some startling remarks addressing the VTB investment forum in Moscow on Thursday about the threat to the archaic financial system.
"The Western financial system is becoming outdated because of new technologies and could lose its dominant global position in the near future!
According to experts, in the coming years, this will lead to a revolution that will finally undermine the monopoly of large Western banks."
He also stated that these financial institutions are not in the best condition at this moment.

The largest-ever BRICS summit

In October 2024, Russia will host the largest-ever BRICS summit in Kazan, as announced by President Vladimir Putin.
The choice of Kazan underscores Russia's commitment to fostering collaboration among the BRICS nations.
Events will also be held in the well-established BRICS+ format, Putin stated.
The summit aims to address global issues, strengthen diplomatic ties, and explore enhanced cooperation, adding a unique cultural and historical dimension to the proceedings.

Judy Shelton for Fed board, return to the gold standard

Senate banking panel to resume considering Judy Shelton for Fed board.
The nomination of Shelton appeared in jeopardy earlier this year as Republicans and Democrats on the banking panel expressed concerns over her views on the independence of the Fed from the White House, as well as her advocacy in the past for returning the United States to the gold standard.
Source: www.washingtonpost.com

Russia invites Iraq to join BRICS

The Russian ambassador in Baghdad Elbrus Kutrashev invites Iraq to join BRICS.
He expressed personal ties to the country. Russia pledges support and dismisses any agenda against the U.S.
He recalls Iraq's resistance to American occupation and clarifies Russian companies' interest in Iraq as commercial expansion, not filling voids.
The ambassador denies plans to send Russian forces, emphasizing it's not Russia's approach but the U.S.'s.
Additionally, he mentions Iraq's role in mediating conflicts and affirms Russia's readiness for a solution.