According to CoinMeta, Russia hopes to reach a consensus statement at the upcoming BRICS summit, where member countries agree to settle nearly 90% of their trade in their own currencies. Dmitry Peskov, a spokesman for the Kremlin, stated that using national currencies is not a de-dollarization policy but rather serves the national interests. He emphasized that the summit must focus on deepening cooperation in political, financial, and new technological areas. Peskov also mentioned that Russia is prepared to mediate between Iran and the United Arab Emirates, expressing hope that these Russia-friendly countries will be able to overcome their differences. The BRICS summit will be held in New Delhi, India, from September 12 to 13, 2026, and it is expected that discussions will cover the prospects of connecting the member countries' currencies to the CBDC network.