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Malaysia applies to join BRICS, boost ties with Russia (www.thestar.com.my)
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[–] TheAlbatross@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Well that's really gonna mess up the acronym. I'd be surprised if they're admitted on that point alone.

[–] velox_vulnus@lemmy.ml 8 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

Not really. It will be called BRICS+.

[–] tiefling@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 1 month ago

Man these acronyms are getting out of hand /s

[–] bingbong@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 month ago

BRICS Pro Max

[–] yogthos@lemmy.ml 6 points 1 month ago (2 children)

BRICS has already expanded to lots of countries over the past two years. They just group new members under +.

[–] TheAlbatross@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 1 month ago

Yeah fuck my joke I hate fun too