Putin Attends BRICS Summit in New Delhi

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived at the BRICS summit in New Delhi, India, on September 12, 2026. During the summit, Putin declared that BRICS is becoming a global force, stating that its authority is growing as the world order shifts. He also urged other members to consider Russia's cooperation initiatives within the group. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on Putin to end the war in Ukraine during the summit. The event included a massive security operation to protect Putin, Modi, and Chinese President Xi Jinping.