Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:26am on 11 Sep 2026,Friday India
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on September 11, 2026, to attend the 18th BRICS Summit hosted by India. His visit highlights the importance of India-Russia relations amid major geopolitical tensions and the continuing war in Ukraine. Putin is expected to hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with discussions likely to cover defence, energy, trade and strategic cooperation. His presence at the summit also underlines Russia’s engagement with the expanded BRICS grouping. The visit comes as India seeks greater cooperation among emerging economies while maintaining strategic ties with major global powers, including Russia.
