Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Modi and Putin to Discuss Defence and Trade in Delhi
On September 11, Narendra Modi and Vladimir Putin plan to meet in New Delhi.
Their meeting will take place just before the BRICS summit.
They are expected to discuss defence cooperation and trade.
Russia’s proposed sale of Su-57 fighter aircraft to India may also be discussed.
India has not publicly responded to the aircraft proposal.
The BRICS summit is scheduled for September 12 and 13 at Bharat Mandapam.
The Kremlin criticized a United States proposal for a 100% tariff on buyers of Russian crude oil.
India has previously encouraged diplomatic efforts to find a peaceful solution to the Ukraine crisis.
Narendra Modi and Vladimir Putin are scheduled to hold bilateral talks in New Delhi on September 11.
Defence cooperation, trade and economic relations are expected to dominate the bilateral agenda.
Russia’s proposed sale of Su-57 fighter aircraft to India is expected to be discussed.
India has not officially responded to the Kremlin’s remarks about the proposed aircraft sale.
The Kremlin called a proposed United States 100% tariff on Russian crude buyers illegal and unacceptable.
- Who
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- What
- A bilateral meeting covering defence, military cooperation, trade and economic relations, including Russia’s proposed Su-57 sale.
- When
- September 11, before the BRICS summit scheduled for September 12 and 13.
- Where
- Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, India.
- Why
- To review and deepen the strategic partnership between India and Russia.
Kremlin Objection
United States Tariff Proposal
Tariffs on Russian crude buyers
Kremlin Objection
The Kremlin described the proposed 100% tariff as illegal and unacceptable.
United States Tariff Proposal
The United States has proposed imposing a 100% tariff on those who buy Russian crude oil.
- Bilateral meeting
- Scheduled for September 11
- BRICS summit
- Scheduled for September 12 and 13
- Venue
- Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- Defence agenda
- Military cooperation and the proposed Su-57 fighter aircraft sale
- Economic agenda
- Trade and economic cooperation
- India’s position on aircraft sale
- No official response has been given to the Kremlin’s remarks
- Tariff proposal
- The Kremlin said a proposed United States 100% tariff on Russian crude buyers was illegal and unacceptable