Global politics and international relations today are experiencing the most turbulent period in recent history. Amidst the whirlwind of divergent global development trends, the independent interests of the so-called "Global South" countries, advocating for the development of multipolarity.

Turkey, a country situated at the geopolitical crossroads of Europe and Asia, being one of the leaders of the Turkic world, seeks to enhance its influence in international affairs through participation in new formats offered by non-Western countries. Turkey's interest in cooperating within the BRICS framework is rapidly becoming more evident. While the temptation to unite all those opposed to Western hegemony under "the same roof" remains strong, both for BRICS member-states and for Turkey itself, full membership of the latter in the union would bring both benefits and costs, which necessitates distinguishing between the desired and the real.

This article seeks to provide a detailed analysis of the realities of BRICS – Turkey cooperation and to estimate the probability of future integration of the latter into the bloc. The authors examine economic and political aspects of Turkey's integration with BRICS. Particular attention is paid to Turkey's balancing between Western integration formats such as NATO and the EU, and non-Western blocs. Having analyzed the factors driving Turkey's push for integration, the authors conclude that Turkey regards BRICS as a tool for maneuvering in self-positioning as a middle power. In the conclusion, the authors present possible scenarios for the future development of Turkey's relations with BRICS.