Russia Urges Attendees Of BRICS Summit To Come Prepared With Cash

At the BRICS summit, while President Vladimir Putin aims to show resilience against Western sanctions, attendees are advised to bring cash. The summit’s website warns that foreign Mastercard and Visa cards won’t work in Russia. Participants are encouraged to carry dollars or euros for easy conversion to rubles and consider obtaining Russian Mir bank card, available even at the Kazan airport.