Vladimir Putin to Attend BRICS Summit in India in September 2026
Putin to attend BRICS Summit in India, Kremlin confirms second visit in a year
The Economic Times
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Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, in September 2026. This visit marks his second trip to India within a year, following his December 2025 visit for the India-Russia Annual Summit aimed at enhancing bilateral relations.
- 01Putin's attendance at the BRICS summit highlights Russia's engagement with developing nations.
- 02The summit will take place in New Delhi, India, in September 2026.
- 03This will be Putin's second visit to India in less than a year.
- 04His previous visit in December 2025 focused on strengthening India-Russia ties.
- 05The upcoming summit occurs amid global uncertainties, emphasizing the importance of multilateral cooperation.
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Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, is confirmed to attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, scheduled for September 2026. This visit will be his second to India within a year, following a previous trip in December 2025, where he engaged in discussions with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit. This meeting aimed to bolster bilateral relations and coincided with the 25th anniversary of the Declaration on Strategic Partnership between the two nations, originally signed during Putin's first visit to India in 2000. The BRICS summit will gather leaders from key developing countries, highlighting the bloc's significance in addressing global challenges amid rising uncertainties.
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Putin's participation in the BRICS Summit could enhance India's diplomatic stature and influence in global affairs, particularly among developing nations.
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