Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the BRICS summit in New Delhi, India, on Sept. 12–13, 2024 [1].
The visit signals Russia's continued effort to maintain high-level diplomatic ties with major non-Western powers. By participating in the summit, Putin seeks to strengthen the BRICS bloc as a counterweight to the global systems led by the West.
The confirmation came during a briefing regarding the president's diplomatic agenda, which includes a planned trip to Beijing [1]. In China, Putin is expected to hold talks with President Xi Jinping regarding the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, also known as the SCO [1]. These meetings are designed to align the strategic interests of Moscow and Beijing before the Russian leader travels to India.
The BRICS summit, scheduled for Sept. 12–13, 2024 [1], serves as a primary venue for the member nations to discuss economic cooperation, and governance reform. New Delhi will host the event [2], marking a significant diplomatic engagement for India as it manages its relationships with both Russia and Western allies.
Russian officials said the trip to India is part of a broader effort to diversify Russia's international partnerships. The coordination between the SCO talks and the BRICS summit suggests a sequenced approach to diplomacy in Asia [1].
Putin's attendance in New Delhi will likely focus on the collective goal of reforming the international financial and political architecture. The Russian leadership has consistently advocated for a multipolar world where influence is shared among several global centers rather than dominated by a single bloc [2].
“Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the BRICS summit in New Delhi, India, on Sept. 12–13, 2024.”
This sequence of events—starting with SCO talks in Beijing and concluding with the BRICS summit in New Delhi—demonstrates Russia's strategic pivot toward the Global South. By linking these two major diplomatic forums, the Kremlin is attempting to solidify a cohesive alternative to Western-led geopolitical structures, emphasizing a shared vision of 'multipolarity' with China and India.
