Xi, Putin & PM Modi: India's High-Stakes BRICS Diplomacy

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 summit's outcomes will determine the substance behind the leaders' appearances.

Xi, Putin & PM Modi: India's High-Stakes BRICS Diplomacy

With Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin set to visit New Delhi for the BRICS summit, India faces a delicate diplomatic balancing act. As New Delhi works to stabilise ties with Beijing, it must also steer the BRICS agenda away from direct confrontation with the West while keeping India at the centre of the grouping's powerplay.

PM Modi: High Stakes Meetings with Putin Today and Xi Jinping Tomorrow

PM Modi to hold bilateral talks with Putin and Xi Jinping during the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Focus on LAC, trade, and global security.