Putin Lands in Delhi for BRICS Summit

New Delhi, September 11, 2026 Russian President Vladimir Putin has reached New Delhi to take part in the 18th BRICS Summit, bringing a high-profile Russia-India diplomatic engagement to the centre of the summit proceedings. Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh received Putin at the airport following his arrival in the national capital. The Russian President is scheduled to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit. Putin is also expected to participate in several bilateral meetings as part of his engagements in New Delhi. Putin’s arrival adds significance to the summit’s diplomatic agenda, with his scheduled discussions with Modi expected to form an important part of the bilateral engagements surrounding the BRICS gathering.