{
  "id": 6677557,
  "title": "Putin arrives in India ahead of BRICS summit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/putin-arrives-in-india-ahead-of-brics-summit-6677557",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T00:06:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/09/11/putin-arrives-in-india-for-brics-summit-coloured-by-wars"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Friday ahead of the BRICS summit, which will focus on conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, as well as global economic issues. Putin was greeted at Palam Air Force Station by India's External Affairs Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh. This marks Xi Jinping's first visit to India since 2019, representing a significant step in improving relations between the two countries, although deep mistrust persists due to historical border disputes and strategic rivalry.\n\nIn New Delhi, Modi warmly welcomed the leaders, with heavy security measures and traffic restrictions in place to accommodate the summit. The BRICS forum, initially established in 2009 to provide a platform for major emerging economies, now includes Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. However, the upcoming Middle East conflict, particularly the war in Iran, is expected to be the key issue for discussion.\n\nIndia's position, as a member of BRICS, remains delicate, balancing relationships with Iran, Israel, the United States, and Russia. The summit will test the cohesion of the BRICS group, with the war in Iran posing a significant challenge to their unity. Despite tensions, India's strategic ties with Russia, its most important energy supplier, continue to play a crucial role in navigating the global energy crisis.",
  "summary": "Wars in the Middle East, Ukraine and economic challenges are set to dominate the two-day meeting.",
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        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "BRICS Summit 2026: Xi, Putin and Pezeshkian head to India as Iran, Ukraine wars test unity",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/brics-summit-2026-xi-putin-and-pezeshkian-head-to-india-as-iran",
        "published": "2026-09-10T12:03:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "HT Evening News Brief September 10: Xi to be in India for BRICS summit; Wangchuk's fresh agitation warning",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/ht-evening-news-brief-september-10-xi-to-be-in-india-for-brics-summit",
        "published": "2026-09-10T12:18:35.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Nikkei Asia",
        "title": "BRICS Summit marks dual milestones and tests limits of cohesion",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/brics-summit-marks-dual-milestones-and-tests-limits-of-cohesion",
        "published": "2026-09-10T19:22:27.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Maverick",
        "title": "BRICS SUMMIT: Will Ramaphosa follow Modi’s lead and confront Putin on Ukraine?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/brics-summit-will-ramaphosa-follow-modis-lead-and-confront-putin-on",
        "published": "2026-09-10T21:56:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV - India News",
        "title": "Putin Lands In Delhi For BRICS Summit, To Hold Bilateral With PM Modi Today",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/putin-lands-in-delhi-for-brics-summit-to-hold-bilateral-with-pm-modi",
        "published": "2026-09-10T21:56:30.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express - India",
        "title": "Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Delhi to attend BRICS Summit, bilateral meetings",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/russian-president-vladimir-putin-arrives-in-delhi-to-attend-brics",
        "published": "2026-09-10T22:01:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in New Delhi to attend BRICS summit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/russian-president-vladimir-putin-arrives-in-new-delhi-to-attend-brics",
        "published": "2026-09-10T22:45:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Putin arrives in India for BRICS summit coloured by wars",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/putin-arrives-in-india-for-brics-summit-coloured-by-wars",
        "published": "2026-09-10T22:47:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Putin arrives in India ahead of BRICS summit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/putin-arrives-in-india-ahead-of-brics-summit",
        "published": "2026-09-11T00:06:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Putin arrives in India ahead of BRICS summit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/putin-arrives-in-india-ahead-of-brics-summit-6684213",
        "published": "2026-09-11T00:47:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Putin, Xi and Pezeshkian set for talks with Modi as BRICS summit faces deep divisions over Middle East war",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/putin-xi-and-pezeshkian-set-for-talks-with-modi-as-brics-summit-faces",
        "published": "2026-09-11T00:54:46.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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