Putin being repeatedly misled over frontline battle in Ukraine, reports claim IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 11
RT launches Hindi language channel as Putin and Modi forge closer ties Reporters Without Borders (RSF) says RT's expansion in India risks more disinformation being spread in the country as a propaganda mouthpiece for Vladimir Putin The Independent UK · Sep 11
In talks with Putin, Modi raises safety of Indians in Black Sea Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the safety of Indian seafarers in the Black Sea and India’s readiness to support peace efforts in the Ukraine conflict. The two leaders agreed to target $100 billion in annual bilateral trade by 2030 and deepen cooperation across defence, energy… The Economic Times · Sep 11
BRICS Summit 2026: Putin slams West's 'ugly' economic warfare, claims BRICS bloc has left G7 behind Russian President Vladimir Putin stated BRICS nations now lead global economic growth. Western competitors are attempting to regain their former leadership position. BRICS economies have accounted for over forty percent of world GDP recently. He added that Russia faces unprecedented sanctions but its economy shows growth. Putin highlighted the rise… The Economic Times · Sep 11
Ahead of Modi-Xi meeting, Beijing says India and China should handle differences properly President Xi Jinping will visit India for the BRICS summit and bilateral talks. China urges handling differences and viewing ties from a strategic perspective. This meeting follows previous engagements between the two leaders. The BRICS summit is a key platform for emerging market cooperation. Xi's visit aims to stabilize bilateral… The Economic Times · Sep 11
Russian President Putin invites PM Modi for 24th India-Russia Summit, discuss bilateral ties, West Asia and Black Sea conflicts Prime Minister Modi and President Putin discussed bilateral ties and future cooperation. President Putin invited Prime Minister Modi to Russia for the 24th Annual Summit. Both leaders shared perspectives on global conflicts and regional situations. They also reviewed progress in various sectors of bilateral cooperation. The Special and Privileged Strategic… The Economic Times · Sep 11
A $6 trillion strong bloc: BRICS now accounts for 24% of global exports, says Piyush Goyal Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said BRICS nations’ exports rose sharply from about $900 billion in 2003 to $6 trillion in 2024, while their share of global exports nearly doubled to about 24%. He made the remarks at the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi, attended by PM Modi and Vladimir… The Economic Times · Sep 11
Putin has ‘absurd’ view of Ukraine war due to ‘culture of lying’ in Russian army, says new report Russian officers have been overly optimistic about the battlefield situation in areas of the Donetsk region, military bloggers say The Independent UK · Sep 11
Modi-Putin bilateral talks conclude in Delhi, duo share a car ride to INNOPROM exhibition Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin held bilateral talks in New Delhi. They then shared a car to visit the INNOPROM Exhibition together. President Putin arrived for a three-day visit centered around the BRICS Summit. This meeting continues a pattern of leader-level engagement between the two nations. India… The Economic Times · Sep 11
Why Russia’s new 50-ft Soviet war monument has sparked fury Statue showing Soviet soldier smashing a border marker engraved with Japan’s chrysanthemum emblem called ‘aggressive’ The Independent UK · Sep 11
'Confident people-to-people ties will grow with Russian translation of Thirukkural': PM Modi as he gifts sacred Tamil scripture to Putin Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed confidence that people-to-people ties between India and Russia will grow further with the translation of the Thirukkural into Russian, as he gifted the Russian version of the classical Tamil scripture to Russian President Vladimir Putin during their bilateral talks in New Delhi. The Economic Times · Sep 11
What is Thirukkural? 2,500-year-old ancient Tamil text written by poet Thiruvalluvar that PM Modi gifted to Vladimir Putin before BRICS Summit What is Thirukkural? PM Modi gifted Russian President Vladimir Putin a Russian edition of Thirukkural during their meeting in New Delhi ahead of the BRICS Summit. Here is what to know about the ancient Tamil classic by Thiruvalluvar, its 1,330 couplets, three sections, debated age and themes covering virtue, politics,… The Economic Times · Sep 11
PM Modi-President Putin hold bilateral talks at Bharat Mandapam ahead of BRICS Summit The meeting comes as leaders of BRICS countries prepare to gather for the summit, which is being hosted by India. Modi and Putin’s meeting is part of a series of bilateral engagements involving the participating leaders before the main summit. The Economic Times · Sep 11
List of world leaders attending the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi India will host Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin and other BRICS leaders in New Delhi on September 12-13 for the grouping’s 18th summit. The gathering brings together leaders representing economies that account for about 40% of global GDP, with several bilateral meetings with PM Narendra Modi also planned. The Economic Times · Sep 11
The Economic Times · Sep 11 From Sochi to a parked car: How Modi-Putin built a private channel The Modi-Putin relationship has developed an unusual diplomatic rhythm over the past decade: private dinners, boat rides, estate tours and even an extended conversation inside Putin’s limousine. As geopolitical pressures complicate India-Russia ties, this informal channel has helped the two leaders discuss disagreements away from the formal negotiating table.
The Independent UK · Sep 11 Putin arrives in Delhi for Brics summit overshadowed by Ukraine and Iran wars This is Putin’s first in-person appearance at a Brics summit outside Russia since his full-scale war on Ukraine in 2022
The Independent UK · Sep 11 Why a Russian screening of an 81-year-old film has alarmed Taiwan Taiwan says Russia is helping China push its narrative of a rising military threat from Japan
Euronews · Sep 11 BRICS leaders arrive in India ahead of two-day summit as global conflicts set to take centre stage Chinese President Xi Jinping is also set to attend the two-day summit, in what would be his first visit to India since 2019.
The Economic Times · Sep 11 India's BRICS play may have a payment plan with no hard cash India is unlikely to back a common BRICS currency at the September 12-13 summit, instead favouring links between national payment systems and CBDCs to make cross-border transactions faster and cheaper. The story traces India’s opposition to a new BRICS currency, Trump’s tariff threats, the RBI’s push for CBDC interoperability, and…
The Economic Times · Sep 11 Elephant, Dragon & Bear: Modi, Xi and Putin may converge at BRICS for a big power play Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin this weekend. Xi's visit marks his first trip to India in nearly seven years. Modi meets Putin on Friday, and a Modi-Xi meeting is widely expected. India's chairship focuses on practical economic cooperation and resilience.…
The Independent UK · Sep 11 Japan demands changes to new UN world map featuring disputed island Japan says it ‘needs to prevent misconceptions of our territories and geographical names from spreading’
Radio France Internationale · Sep 11 Putin in India for Brics summit overshadowed by war 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.
The Independent UK · Sep 11 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Boris Johnson condemns Putin’s ‘warped logic’ after his train escapes drone attack Johnson says Ukrainians are enduring such 'random and senseless attacks' every day
The Economic Times · Sep 11 BRICS Summit 2026: Putin’s India visit puts trade, defence and Ukraine peace efforts in focus Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in India for a three-day visit. He will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attend the BRICS summit. Bilateral trade, investment, energy, and defense ties will dominate the agenda. The Russia-Ukraine war and peace efforts are also expected to be discussed. Putin's participation marks his…
The Economic Times · Sep 11 BRICS 2026: India's chairship and Global South's push for 'endless war to end of war' New Delhi hosts the 18th BRICS Summit amid global conflicts and economic challenges. Developing nations seek this platform to voice concerns and find alternative solutions. The bloc faces internal divisions due to differing geopolitical alignments and national priorities. India aims to facilitate dialogue and steer discussions towards shared Global South…