Putin Touches Down in New Delhi for BRICS Summit Amid Global Tensions
By Editor • September 10, 2026 • 1 min read
Russian President Vladimir Putin has landed in New Delhi for a pivotal three-day visit, marking his first in-person attendance at a BRICS summit since the onset of the Ukraine conflict in February 2022. His arrival comes just ahead of the two-day summit scheduled to kick off on September 12, 2026.
The summit, hosted by India, aims to strengthen collective resilience across various sectors, including food security, energy, health, and disaster management. With a backdrop of a turbulent global economy influenced by the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and the crisis in West Asia, leaders are poised to discuss strategies to navigate these challenges.
Putin's itinerary includes a significant bilateral meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expected to cover cooperation in defense, technology, energy, pharmaceuticals, and fostering people-to-people connections. The summit will see participation from several prominent global leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, among others.
Source: www.thehindu.com
