Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the 18th BRICS summit in India later this year, as confirmed by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. The summit will focus on the theme of 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability,' reflecting a commitment to a people-centric and global approach. This visit marks Putin's second trip to India within a year, following his attendance at the annual India-Russia summit in December 2025, where he and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed key global issues, including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. During the December meeting, both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their strategic partnership and signed agreements to enhance cooperation in various sectors, including transport infrastructure. India's leadership in the BRICS group is expected to deepen cooperation among member nations, and Putin's participation is anticipated to add significant geopolitical weight to the summit amid shifting global alliances.