Via Vladimir Soldatkin in reuters.com: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is not expected to attend a Russian-hosted BRICS summit later this month, according to the Kremlin, which said the worlds biggest oil exporter would be represented by the kingdoms foreign minister. The BRICS group originally consisted of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, and has expanded to include Ethiopia, Iran, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates and others. Two sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters in January that Riyadh was still considering the invitation to join BRICS.
