BRICS Summit: Putin Arrives in India; Talks with Modi Today, Joint Statement Uncertain
The Delhi summit will focus on defense, energy, technology, trade, and economic cooperation among BRICS member states.
The Delhi summit will focus on defense, energy, technology, trade, and economic cooperation among BRICS member states.
Data from the BRICS Joint Statistical Publication 2026 shows India’s per capita CO2 emissions are among the lowest of most BRICS countries, with Russia reporting the highest per capita energy consumption.
Ahead of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a video featuring Sanskrit shlokas and expressed confidence in positive and meaningful discussions among global leaders.
Authorities have imposed unprecedented security for the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, scheduled for September 12-13, sealing the district and deploying more than 17,000 personnel.
India’s trade deficit with BRICS partners widened to $226.1 billion in 2025-26, driven mainly by imports from China, while members discuss local-currency trade, digital payments and MSME finance.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, where the agenda includes cooperation, development, global governance reform, and greater participation by the Global South.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in India for a three-day visit that includes participation in the 18th BRICS Summit 2026 and bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with several BRICS leaders expected in New Delhi.
The 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam will run September 12–13, with security, traffic and school closures in Delhi starting September 11.
An analysis of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, its priorities, the group’s Global South agenda, and India’s growing influence within BRICS.