Modi and Putin Push for Deeper Ties as Russia Calls for BRICS to Challenge Western Influence

Modi and Putin meet as Russia urges BRICS to create a new global growth platform free from Western control.

September 12, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New Delhi, India — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin have pledged to strengthen their nations’ long-standing relationship, with Putin advocating for the BRICS alliance to establish a new economic framework that operates outside of Western influence.

The leaders met in New Delhi ahead of the upcoming BRICS summit, where Chinese President Xi Jinping and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian are expected to attend. The discussions come amid India’s complex diplomatic efforts to maintain ties with multiple global powers while navigating trade disruptions caused by conflicts in Ukraine and Iran.

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During the meeting, Putin criticized Western competition, accusing it of using aggressive tactics such as physical attacks on infrastructure and imposing illegal trade restrictions. He emphasized the need for BRICS to develop a sustainable platform for global growth. The group has also raised concerns over unilateral trade actions, including tariffs and non-tariff barriers, which they claim violate World Trade Organization rules.

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