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Putin’s Convoy Arrives at Bharat Mandapam for BRICS Summit Meeting with Modi

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Source: Hindustan Times | Original Published At: 2026-09-11 10:32:52 UTC

Key Points

  • Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi for a key meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the BRICS summit.
  • The visit marks Putin's first in-person participation at a BRICS summit outside Russia since the war in Ukraine began in February 2022.
  • India is hosting the BRICS summit from September 12 to 13 in New Delhi under the 2026 theme 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'.
  • Leaders from BRICS member countries, including China, Iran, South Africa, Indonesia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Ethiopia, are attending the summit.
  • Indian Home Minister Amit Shah said the stage is set for BRICS 2026 and emphasized cooperation, shared prosperity and stronger ties among participating countries.
  • The summit is taking place amid global economic pressures linked to the Russia-Ukraine war, West Asia tensions and trade and tariff policies.
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