Jaishankar meets Russian President Putin; discusses bilateral ties, global developments
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss bilateral ties and global developments ahead of the upcoming BRICS summit. The visit aims to strengthen economic cooperation and address regional issues, including the situation in Ukraine and West Asia.
Why it matters
The meeting highlights the resilience of the India-Russia strategic partnership amidst a complex and shifting global geopolitical landscape.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday (August 24, 2026) called on Russian President Vladimir Putin, as the two sides discussed bilateral ties and global developments.
Mr. Jaishankar, who arrived in Moscow on Sunday (August 23, 2026), is on a two-day visit to Russia.
It comes ahead of Mr. Putin's expected visit to New Delhi for the BRICS leaders' summit on September 12-13.
The meeting assumes significance as India and Russia seek to deepen their economic engagement and expand cooperation in a range of areas.
Earlier in the day, the Foreign Minister held talks with Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov on ways to further expand bilateral trade and economic cooperation.
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