BRICS leaders convene amid Middle East and Ukraine wars

Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gathered for the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 11-12, 2026, as the bloc urged maximum restraint in the Middle East amid ongoing conflicts. The summit addressed trade, investment, and geopolitical tensions dividing member states.

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Putin Lands in India for BRICS Summit Shaped by Wars, Tariffs

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Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in India for a BRICS summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders, as wars in the Middle East and Ukraine test the bloc’s push for greater economic clout and a bigger voice in global affairs.

Putin arrives in India for 18th BRICS summit

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Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Friday, September 11, for a three-day visit to India centered on the 18th BRICS Summit, which India is hosting on September 12-13 at Bharat Mandapam [rt.com#1][business-standard.com#1][deccanchronicle.com#1]. Indian officials received Putin at Palam Air Force Station, and his visit marks his first in-person participation at a BRICS summit ou

Putin and Xi in India for BRICS summit as Ukraine, Middle East wars loom

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Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Friday for a two-day BRICS summit expected to focus on wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and economic challenges. Putin and Iran’s Masoud Pezeshkian are due to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while China’s Xi Jinping is also expected to hold talks.

Putin in India for Brics summit overshadowed by war

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Russian President Vladimir Putin was in India on Friday for talks ahead of an 11-member Brics summit dominated by conflict and economic challenges, with the leaders of China and Iran set to attend.

Putin invites PM Modi to Russia for 24th annual summit - key points from Brics summit

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin during the summit. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also arrived for discussions with PM Modi. Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected for bilateral talks and the summit. The expanded Brics grouping focuses on development and cooperation among emerging economies. India hosts the summit under its theme of resilience and innovatio

India's Modi stresses need to protect navigation, seafarers in talks with Iran's Pezeshkian

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By Sakshi Dayal NEW DELHI, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday and underscored the need to protect the freedom of navigation and commerce, and the safety and well-being of seafarers, India's foreign ministry said. The meeting took place on the eve of the BRICS leaders' summit in New Delhi, being held against the back