Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to attend the upcoming BRICS summit in India this September, according to Russia’s state news agency TASS.
A Kremlin spokesperson was quoted as saying that while the exact dates of the summit have yet to be announced, Putin is set to participate.
If confirmed, the visit would mark Putin’s second trip to India within nine months, following his visit in December for the annual India-Russia summit. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also expected to travel to Moscow later this year for the 2026 edition of the bilateral summit.
India, which currently holds the BRICS presidency, is preparing to host the bloc’s foreign ministers’ meeting on May 14–15. The meeting is expected to include Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
China has indicated support for India’s BRICS presidency, with President Xi Jinping also expected to attend the summit in India.
India has been working to build consensus among BRICS members on a joint statement regarding the ongoing conflict in West Asia. However, differing positions within the bloc — particularly between Iran and the United Arab Emirates — have complicated efforts to reach a unified stance.
Iranian officials, including President Masoud Pezeshkian, have urged India to push for a statement of solidarity with Tehran.
