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Meanwhile, nations in the Global South, including India and Brazil, regard Russia as a strategic but non-essential player. They value energy imports and diplomatic leverage but do not see Russia as the primary engine of technological progress or economic growth.
In aggregate, the world's collective view of Russia by 2035 is one of cautious pragmatism, tempered with suspicion and a focus on minimizing risks associated with a weakening, unpredictable power.