The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, is set to arrive in New Delhi prior to the 18th BRICS Summit set to commence on September 12, 2026, with an important bilateral discussion taking place between the Russian leader and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, September 11. The Kremlin Spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, announced the schedule during a press briefing from Moscow, stating the pragmatic nature of the relationship and personal closeness of the two leaders.
The diplomacy will include broad economic cooperation, financial sovereignty, and regional priorities as India leads the BRICS intergovernmental forum’s 2026 chairmanship. National currency achievement : Russia increased the level of settlements in national currencies between itself and other BRICS countries up to 90%. Earlier reporting noted: PM Modi, Russia’s Putin to hold bilateral talks on Friday on sidelines of BRICS Summit Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to hold a bilateral meeting on Friday (September 11) on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. Earlier reporting noted: The 18th BRICS Summit will take place at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 12 and 13. India took over the BRICS presidency on January 1 this year, becoming the grouping’s chair for the fourth time.
Prior to the official summit proceedings, Moscow highlighted the discussion on sensitive bilateral issues and regional developments. Sincere diplomacy : Peskov added that the leaders have an honest discussion that can navigate any difficult geopolitical situation without the need for diplomacy. Horizon of cooperation : The discussions in person are aimed at exploring new horizons of the bilateral relations and coordination of institutions. Currency weaponisation bypass : Peskov explained that this is purely a defensive policy aimed at protecting oneself from the political abuse of the power over national currency as a tool of sanctions. Open trade through openness : Despite the absence of the rhetoric about de-dollarization, Moscow sees alternative settlement systems as an important shield against financial blackmail.
One of the key messages from Moscow before the summit was about overcoming Western sanctions via alternative payment systems. Earlier reporting noted: BRICS Summit in India BRICS Summit in India Agenda : On Friday, President Putin and Prime Minister Modi are set to sit down for a meeting where they will discuss the extensive trade and economic relations.
Cooperation and sustainability : Enhances the efforts of multilateral development financing, green finance policies, and the Strategy for BRICS Economic Partnership 2030 for trade stability.
Under Indian leadership, the BRICS summit in New Delhi in 2026 works under the topic “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”. Resilience pillar : Dedicated to the protection of supply chains, health care systems, and economies against geopolitics risks and climate fluctuations. Innovation pillar : Concentrates the attention on the use of artificial intelligence, digital public infrastructure, and fintech.
