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Xi and Putin in India for BRICS 2026: How Will It Impact Geopolitical Relations and What To Expect

Xi and Putin in India for BRICS 2026: How Will It Impact Geopolitical Relations and What To Expect
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Source: Republic World | Original Published At: 2026-09-12 04:36:26 UTC

Key Points

  • India hosted the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 12–13 under its BRICS chairship.
  • Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin attended alongside leaders from Brazil, South Africa, Iran, Indonesia, Egypt and other members of the expanded 11-nation bloc.
  • Xi’s visit was his first to India since 2019 and his first after the 2020 Galwan Valley clash, following gradual improvements in India-China relations and border disengagement.
  • Putin’s visit focused on trade, energy, defence and the broader India-Russia strategic partnership amid U.S. pressure over Indian purchases of discounted Russian crude.
  • The summit agenda included discussions on trade in national currencies, food and energy security, reform of global financial institutions, and coordinated positions on conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia.
  • The article frames the summit as a demonstration of India’s convening power and its ability to engage rival global actors through BRICS and other diplomatic tracks.
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