Putin to attend BRICSPutin to attend BRICS summit in New Delhi in September
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to travel to India for the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13, according to statements cited from Russian officials on Tuesday.
The announcement underscores continued high-level engagement among BRICS members and comes as India prepares to host leaders from major emerging economies, with wider implications for diplomacy and bloc coordination.
Russian Perspective
Russian officials presented Putin’s trip as a confirmed participation in the BRICS summit and a regular part of multilateral diplomacy. Their framing emphasizes continuity in Russia’s engagement with partner countries despite broader tensions with the West.
Indian Perspective
Indian reporting focused on New Delhi as the host city and on the practical details of the summit dates. The coverage reflects India’s role as organizer of a high-profile gathering that will draw attention to its balancing act between major powers.
- India hosted the BRICS summit before, including during its earlier G20 and non-aligned diplomacy era.
- BRICS has increasingly been used by members to discuss trade settlement in local currencies.
- New Delhi’s diplomatic district, Chanakyapuri, houses many of India’s key embassies and missions.
