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Putin Arrives in Delhi for BRICS Summit, Modi Talks
Vladimir Putin has arrived in New Delhi to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
They will talk about how India and Russia can work together in defence, energy, technology and trade.
Possible topics include BrahMos missiles, S-400 systems, fighter jets and nuclear power plants.
Putin will also attend the BRICS summit hosted by India.
Leaders at the summit will discuss food, healthcare, energy, trade and supply chains.
They will also talk about artificial intelligence and problems affecting the world.
The meeting is taking place while wars and trade tensions are creating difficulties between countries.
India wants BRICS to support development priorities of countries in the Global South.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit and bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Modi and Putin are expected to discuss trade, investment, energy, defence, technology, pharmaceuticals and cross-border payments.
Potential defence topics include BrahMos missile upgrades, remaining S-400 deliveries and proposed Su-57 fighter-jet supplies.
The leaders are also expected to discuss India’s plans for new civil nuclear reactors and energy security.
The September 12–13 summit will address trade, healthcare, food and energy security, supply chains, artificial intelligence and Global South priorities.
- Who
- Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and leaders and officials attending the BRICS summit.
- What
- Putin arrived for the 18th BRICS Summit and bilateral talks with Modi on expanding India-Russia cooperation.
- Where
- New Delhi, India.
- When
- Putin arrived early Friday; the bilateral meeting is scheduled for Friday, and the BRICS summit is scheduled for September 12–13, 2026.
- Why
- The meetings aim to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, defence, energy, technology and other areas, while the summit addresses shared global and development challenges.
Calls for Ending the Ukraine War
Continued Strategic Engagement
India-Russia discussions during the war
Calls for Ending the Ukraine War
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged the Russian leadership to move from an “endless war” toward the “end of war,” reflecting a call for the conflict to conclude as soon as possible.
Continued Strategic Engagement
Despite the ongoing conflict, India and Russia are continuing discussions on defence, energy, technology, trade and investment, including possible military and nuclear cooperation.
BRICS’ global role
Calls for Ending the Ukraine War
India is seeking to use BRICS to address global fragmentation and promote cooperation on development, institutional reform and Global South priorities.
Continued Strategic Engagement
The summit’s agenda also reflects major geopolitical pressures, including the Ukraine war, the West Asia conflict, Strait of Hormuz disruption and trade and tariff tensions.
Key facts
- Summit host
- India is hosting the BRICS summit as the group’s current chair.
- Summit dates
- September 12–13, 2026.
- India’s BRICS theme
- Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.
- Bilateral agenda
- Trade, investment, energy, defence, technology, pharmaceuticals, strategic trade resilience and cross-border payments.
- Potential defence discussions
- BrahMos missile upgrades, remaining S-400 deliveries and proposed Su-57 fighter-jet supplies.
- Other bilateral topic
- Negotiations on India’s plan to establish new civil nuclear reactors.
- Summit agenda
- Trade, investment, connectivity, high technology, healthcare, agriculture, food, energy, disaster resilience, supply chains and artificial intelligence.
- Chairship activity
- India’s Ministry of External Affairs said more than 350 meetings and high-level engagements were held in over 25 cities.
Quotes
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India
“We have to move from a situation of 'endless war' to 'end of war'... It is humanity's wish that the end of this war happens as soon as possible,”
NDTV
Sources
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