Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday ahead of a weekend summit of the BRICS nations in New Delhi, as the two countries seek to strengthen longstanding ties while India also deepens its strategic and economic relationships with the West.
As India’s capital prepares to host a summit of the BRICS grouping of countries this weekend, parts of one of the world’s busiest urban centers have been turned into tightly controlled security zones. (AP video shot by Rishi Lekhi.)
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Friday morning ahead of the BRICS summit. India, which is hosting the summit, will seek to balance its ties with China and Russia against its growing partnerships with the United States and other Western powers.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pose for a photo during their meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. (Kristina Solovyova, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)
Russian President Vladimir Putin, center left, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, center right, talk to each other during their meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. (Alexander Kazakov, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)
