Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the BRICS Summit 2026 scheduled to take place in New Delhi on September 12 and 13, according to a senior Kremlin official.
India, which is currently chairing the BRICS grouping, will host the annual summit later this year. The confirmation regarding Putin’s participation was shared by Kremlin aide for international affairs Yury Ushakov and reported by the Russian state-run TASS news agency.
Putin-Xi Meeting Likely During BRICS Summit 2026
The Kremlin official also stated that a bilateral meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping is being planned on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi.
The possible meeting between the two leaders is expected to draw global attention amid evolving geopolitical and economic developments across the world.
Putin Last Visited India in December 2025
President Putin last visited India in December 2025 for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, where both nations discussed strengthening strategic, trade, and defence cooperation.
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Earlier this month, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov also attended a two-day BRICS conclave held in New Delhi, signalling continued diplomatic engagement ahead of the BRICS Summit 2026.
BRICS Continues to Expand Globally
Originally formed by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, the BRICS grouping expanded significantly in 2024 with the inclusion of Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates. Indonesia officially joined the bloc in 2025.
With 11 member nations, the grouping now represents nearly 49.5% of the global population, around 40% of global GDP, and approximately 26% of global trade.
The upcoming BRICS Summit 2026 is expected to focus on economic cooperation, trade partnerships, global governance reforms, and strengthening collaboration among emerging economies.
India to Host Key Global Leaders
As host nation, India is expected to welcome several top world leaders during the BRICS Summit 2026, making it one of the most significant international diplomatic events of the year.
The summit is likely to further reinforce India’s role in global diplomacy and multilateral cooperation among emerging economies.