Putin Set For Second India Visit In A Year As New Delhi Hosts BRICS Summit 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India in September to attend the upcoming BRICS Summit in New Delhi, the Kremlin confirmed on Tuesday. The summit is scheduled to take place on September 12 and 13 and is expected to bring together leaders of some of the world's fastest-growing economies.

The announcement was made by Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, confirming Putin's second visit to India within a year.

The visit is being seen as an important diplomatic development at a time when BRICS continues to expand its global influence and challenge Western-led economic and political institutions.

Putin's Second India Visit Within a Year

This will be Vladimir Putin's second trip to India in less than a year.
The Russian President had earlier visited New Delhi in December 2025 for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, where both countries discussed strategic cooperation, defence partnerships, trade, and energy ties.

India and Russia have maintained close diplomatic and defence relations for decades, and Putin's upcoming visit is expected to further strengthen bilateral cooperation.

BRICS Summit to Be Held in New Delhi

The 2026 BRICS Summit will be hosted by India in New Delhi.

BRICS is an influential international grouping originally formed by:

• Brazil
• Russia
• India
• China
• South Africa

The organisation was created to strengthen cooperation among emerging economies and provide an alternative voice to Western-dominated global institutions.

Over the years, BRICS has increasingly focused on trade, economic development, financial reforms, climate issues, and Global South cooperation.

BRICS Has Expanded Significantly

The BRICS bloc has expanded rapidly in recent years.
New members now include:

• Egypt
• Ethiopia
• Iran
• United Arab Emirates

The expansion has significantly increased the group's geopolitical influence, especially across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.

Experts believe the growing size of BRICS reflects the rising importance of emerging economies in global politics and trade.

Previous BRICS Summit Held in Brazil

The last BRICS Summit took place in Rio de Janeiro in July last year.

The 17th BRICS Summit was organised under the theme:

"Strengthening Global South Cooperation for a More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance."

Leaders discussed economic cooperation, development financing, global conflicts, climate concerns, and reforms in international institutions.

Sergey Lavrov Recently Visited India

Earlier this month, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited India to attend a meeting of BRICS foreign ministers. During the visit, Lavrov also held important discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding regional and international issues.
The meetings highlighted the continuing strategic partnership between India and Russia despite changing global political dynamics.

Why the BRICS Summit Matters

The BRICS Summit has become increasingly important in global geopolitics as member countries push for reforms in institutions like the United Nations, World Bank, and International Monetary Fund (IMF).

The bloc represents a major share of the world's population, natural resources, and economic output.

Many analysts believe BRICS is attempting to create a stronger platform for developing nations to influence global decision-making.

Putin's participation in the New Delhi summit is expected to draw significant international attention, especially amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and discussions around global economic realignment.

As preparations begin for the summit, world leaders and diplomats will closely watch the meetings and agreements that emerge from the high-profile gathering in India this September.