The introduction of extensive sanctions against the Russian economy, not supported by many non-Western countries, has turned Russia into the center and driving force of 'alternative' globalisation. This does not imply Russia’s leadership within BRICS or among the Global South – on the contrary, its role there has become marginalised. However, Russia is transforming into a global laboratory for resistance against sanction pressures.

The introduction of broad sanctions against the Russian economy, which were not supported by many non-Western countries, turned Russia into the center and engine of “alternative” globalization. We are not talking about Russia’s leadership in BRICS or among the countries of the global South - here its role, on the contrary, has been marginalized. However, Russia is turning into a global laboratory of resistance to sanctions pressure.