Russian President Vladimir Putin To Visit India For BRICS Summit, Kremlin Confirms
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit India for the upcoming BRICS Summit, which is likely to be held on September 12 and September 13, 2026, in New Delhi.
New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit India for the upcoming BRICS Summit, the Kremlin has confirmed. The summit is likely to be held on September 12 and September 13, 2026. India will host the summit for the fourth time, having previously held the Chairship in 2012, 2016 and 2021.
According to Russian news agency TASS, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed on Wednesday that Putin will “definitely” attend the Summit in New Delhi. Putin's visit will mark the second time the Russian President would be in India in less than one year.
Putin visited India in December 2025 for two days, during which he held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit.
What Is BRICS?
BRIC was established in 2006, comprising four countries- Brazil, Russia, India and China. Later, BRIC became BRICS when it expanded to include South Africa in 2011. Later, it included more countries and now it brings together eleven major emerging markets and developing countries of the world, namely Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates.
BRICS serves as a useful platform for consultation and cooperation on contemporary issues having global as well as regional significance, and issues of global political and economic governance.
In 2025, ten partner countries joined BRICS- Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda, Uzbekistan and Vietnam.
2026 BRICS Summit Theme
The theme for this year's BRICS summit is ‘Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability’. The theme has drawn inspiration from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Humanity First and People-centric" vision for BRICS.
- Resilience- Strengthening economic, social, and institutional resilience to navigate global uncertainties, supply chain disruptions, health challenges and climate risks.
- Innovation- Deploying new and emerging technologies such as digital public infrastructure, fintech, AI, and knowledge sharing to enable effective service delivery and future-ready growth.
- Cooperation- Deepening multilateral engagement among BRICS members through enhanced policy coordination, development finance, trade facilitation, reforms in global institutional governance, and people- centric partnerships.
- Sustainability- Accelerating collective efforts toward climate action, green finance, energy transitions, and sustainable development aligned with national and global priorities.
Logo For BRICS 2026
The BRICS India 2026 logo was unveiled by External Affairs Minister S Jaissymbolises inclusivity, dialogue and shared growth. The logo blends tradition with modernity, with petals reflecting the vibrant colours of all BRICS members and symbolising collective strength and unity. At the centre, the "Namaste" gesture conveys warmth, respect, and harmonious collaboration.
Published By : Nidhi Sinha
Published On: 15 April 2026 at 22:14 IST