Putin arrives in India ahead of Brics Summit 2026, to meet PM Modi
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in India for the Brics Summit 2026, where he is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Their discussions are expected to cover a wide range of bilateral ties, including trade, energy, and defence cooperation, as well as potential sales of Sukhoi Su-57 fighter jets. This visit marks Putin's first overseas participation in a Brics Summit since the Ukraine invasion, occurring amidst geopolitical pressure on Moscow.
Why it matters
This visit highlights India's continued engagement with Russia despite Western sanctions and the ongoing war in Ukraine, signaling a strategic alignment that could reshape global power dynamics and trade relations. It also underscores the importance of the Brics bloc in fostering economic and political cooperation among its members.
NEW DELHI: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in India on early Friday ahead of the Brics Summit 2026.During his visit, Putin is scheduled to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and participate in a series of bilateral meetings.This mark his first overseas participation in a Brics Summit since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.The two leaders are expected to discuss the full range of India-Russia ties, with trade, energy and defence cooperation likely to figure prominently.The visit comes just days after PM Modi and Putin met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek on August 31.
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