Turkey has formally applied to join BRICS, a coalition of emerging economies including Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, amid ongoing frustrations with its stalled EU accession process since 2005. Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed support for Turkey's membership, which could signal a shift in Ankara's geopolitical alignment away from Western allies. Analysts suggest this move may be a strategy for Turkey to gain leverage in EU negotiations, although it risks alienating the country further from the transatlantic community. Turkey's relationships with Western nations have been strained due to its refusal to impose sanctions on Russia and its support for Hamas, raising concerns about its credibility within NATO. Meanwhile, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan plans to attend the upcoming BRICS summit but has clarified that Armenia is not considering membership at this time. As BRICS prepares to discuss potential new members at the summit in Kazan, Turkey's application is set against a backdrop of broader geopolitical shifts and economic needs.