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Putin Arrives in New Delhi for BRICS Summit, Plans Meeting with Modi
✍️ India Today
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 10:32 PM
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Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in New Delhi on Tuesday to attend the BRICS summit and will hold bilateral talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Russian President Vladimir Putin touched down at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on Tuesday morning, arriving on a flight from Moscow. The visit is timed to coincide with the BRICS summit, where leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa will discuss economic cooperation and global governance.
During the summit, Putin is expected to address issues ranging from trade facilitation to climate change, and to strengthen Russia’s ties with the bloc. The Indian delegation will also focus on deepening strategic partnership and exploring new avenues for collaboration.
Shortly after his arrival, Putin will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a bilateral session. The talks are anticipated to cover defense cooperation, technology exchange and the expansion of trade ties between the two nations.
The meeting underscores India’s growing role as a key partner for Russia in the Indo‑Pacific region, while also reflecting Moscow’s intent to diversify its diplomatic outreach beyond traditional allies.
During the summit, Putin is expected to address issues ranging from trade facilitation to climate change, and to strengthen Russia’s ties with the bloc. The Indian delegation will also focus on deepening strategic partnership and exploring new avenues for collaboration.
Shortly after his arrival, Putin will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a bilateral session. The talks are anticipated to cover defense cooperation, technology exchange and the expansion of trade ties between the two nations.
The meeting underscores India’s growing role as a key partner for Russia in the Indo‑Pacific region, while also reflecting Moscow’s intent to diversify its diplomatic outreach beyond traditional allies.