Russian President Postpones Government Meeting Ahead of BRICS Summit

Source: Известия | Original Published At: 2026-09-10 13:03:59 UTC

Key Points

• Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Putin's meeting with the government scheduled for 10 September was postponed due to preparations for the BRICS summit.
• Peskov described the schedule change as routine and said Putin continues working on regional issues.
• Putin was expected to depart for the BRICS summit in New Delhi on the evening of 10 September.
• Presidential aide Yuri Ushakov announced the composition of the Russian delegation to the summit.
• The delegation includes Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, and Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration Maxim Oreshkin.
• About 300 Russians are expected to travel to India for the summit, including Ushakov.