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Putin to Brief Modi on Ukraine During BRICS Summit
Vladimir Putin, Russia’s president, is planning to visit India.
His visit will happen when the BRICS Summit starts in New Delhi on September 12.
He is expected to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Russia says Putin will tell Modi about the Ukraine conflict.
The two leaders will also talk about their countries’ relationship.
They may discuss other important issues on their shared agenda.
A Russian official said the leaders have a close and practical relationship.
He also said the visit could lead to more cooperation between India and Russia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit India as the BRICS Summit begins in New Delhi on September 12.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will discuss bilateral relations and key agenda items.
Peskov said Putin’s visit could create new opportunities for cooperation between Russia and India.
Russia said Putin will update Modi on the Ukraine conflict during their meeting.
Peskov described the relationship between Putin and Modi as close, pragmatic, open and constructive.
- Who
- Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.
- What
- Putin is set to visit India and discuss the Ukraine conflict, bilateral relations and other issues with Modi.
- Where
- New Delhi, India.
- When
- The visit is scheduled to begin as the BRICS Summit gets underway on September 12.
- Why
- To discuss the Ukraine conflict, India-Russia relations and potential areas for cooperation.
Key facts
- Visitor
- Russian President Vladimir Putin
- Host leader
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Event
- BRICS Summit
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Date
- September 12
- Key discussion
- The Ukraine conflict and bilateral relations
- Russian spokesperson
- Dmitry Peskov
Quotes
Dmitry Peskov
Kremlin spokesperson who briefed reporters about Putin’s visit to India
“They are very pragmatic in their relationship, and they are as sincere as to be able to discuss in a very open and constructive way the most sensitive issues of our agenda and our bilateral relations.”
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