Peskov: Putin may have brief contact with Xi at BRICS summit sidelines

Source: Московский Комсомолец | Original Published At: 2026-09-11 09:18:33 UTC

Key Points

• Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russian President Vladimir Putin may have a brief conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the sidelines of the BRICS summit.
• Peskov said such contacts are likely but are expected to be informal and short, with no detailed discussions planned.
• He added that the summit format allows heads of state to exchange a few phrases during breaks.
• Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov previously said Putin is scheduled to speak at the BRICS Business Forum in India on Sept. 11.
• Putin's remarks are expected to address key themes of economic cooperation within BRICS.
• The summit in India is described as a venue for discussing broader issues, including multipolarity and strengthening ties among BRICS member countries.