Russian President Vladimir Putin touched down in New Delhi and went straight into bilateral talks with PM Modi ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit. Trade, energy, and defence topped the agenda, with BrahMos missile upgrades, S-400 deliveries and Su-57 jets all reportedly on the table. Putin arrived with a high-level delegation, and the two leaders are expected to review decades of strategic partnership before world leaders gather at Bharat Mandapam this weekend.


BRICS Summit 2026: Putin-Modi talks put Su-57 fighter jet deal back in spotlight

BRICS 2026: Modi-Putin bilateral concludes, leaders visit INNOPROM exhibition at Bharat Mandapam

BRICS Summit 2026: President Putin-PM Modi leaves Bharat Mandapam after bilateral talks

BRICS Summit 2026: Modi-Putin hold crucial bilateral talks in Delhi ahead of 18th BRICS Summit

BRICS Summit 2026: Leaders meet for bilateral talks ahead of 18th BRICS summit 

BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi gives a Russian translation of the Thirukkural to Putin

BRICS Summit 2026: Modi-Putin talks - Su-57 jet sale, BrahMos upgrade and trade on agenda

BRICS Summit 2026: Putin's first BRICS summit outside Russia since Ukraine war began

BRICS Summit 2026: Will PM Modi and president Putin discuss BrahMos missile upgrade?

BRICS 2026 comes at a time of heightened global tensions, with the Russia-Ukraine war and the wider Middle East conflict putting diplomacy and peace efforts in focus. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has repeatedly stressed that dialogue and diplomacy are the way forward, including in his recent engagement with Russian President Vladimir Putin. 



BRICS 2026: India to lead key BRICS deliberations 

Russian submarines and deep-sea vessels were reportedly tracked during a secretive Arctic operation near Svalbard, raising fresh concerns over Moscow’s undersea warfare capabilities. Western officials said British, Norwegian and U.S. forces monitored and confronted Russian vessels involved in an exercise simulating the deployment of technology that could threaten critical undersea cables


Russian submarines 'tracked' during secretive Arctic exercise 

In the European Parliament, the Centre Right party holds the majority with 188 seats, followed by the centrist left at 136. Recently, the stark headline-making victory was in Saxony-Anhalt, East Germany, where the far-right AfD won a landslide victory. It's been building for two decades, not a sudden 2024-26 spike. The far right's EU Parliament seat share rose steadily from 8.7 per cent in 2004 to 18 per cent by 2019. Now, two far-right groups, Patriot for Europe and the European Conservatives, saw a surge in numbers to 84 and 78 seats.&nbsp;On the other hand, the rise has not been uniform. The far- right suffered a defeat in Hungary. Péter Magyar’s newly unified, pro-EU centre-right Tisza Party resoundingly ended 16 years of far-right autocratic rule of Viktor Orbán. Earlier, in February and March, French local elections saw centrist and left forces win in Paris, Marseille, and Lyon. In Slovenia’s parliamentary election in March, liberal Prime Minister Robert Golob’s Freedom Movement won against right-wing former Prime Minister Janez Jansa’s Slovenia Democratic Party.&nbsp;Part of this change can be traced to the flow of foreign capital in Europe which have tried to shape political outcomes.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kanpur-businessman-murder-daughter-in-law-6-crore-plot-1789053779233">Kanpur businessman stabbed to death: Daughter-in-law allegedly orchestrated murder</a><h2>Russian Capital flow</h2>There have been several documented cases of Russia funding and amplifying far-right and disinformation campaigns in several EU states, aiming to fracture EU unity on Ukraine sanctions. European intelligence busted a Kremlin-directed operation code-named Voice of Europe. This Prague-based media front was used to systematically funnel hidden cash to far-right and populist politicians in Germany, France, and Belgium. A joint British-Moldovan intelligence operation exposed a $104 million cryptocurrency fund used by the Kremlin to sway key elections away from pro-EU factions. Even Marie Le Pen's National Rally accepted millions in loans from Russian banks in 2014 after French banks refused to finance them; it was only fully paid off in 2023. There was also evidence of a disinformation campaign run by a Russian-backed intelligence network to sabotage Le Pen's political opponents. Europe based Carnegie claims that Russia pursues a systematic strategy of undermining elections and influencing public opinion in the West.<h2>US Capital flow</h2>The Trump administration is planning to send $4 million to support right-wing media and track migration-related "democratic backsliding" in Europe. However, this is not the first time; previously, in July and August, the Trump administration already granted around $10 million in funding through three State Department notices. The US State Department has quietly rolled out a package of at least $25 million explicitly earmarked for civil society groups working on conservative causes across Europe. The goal has moved away from the traditional US promotion of democracy and ⁠human rights.&nbsp;The latest $4 million is allocated to two different categories: $3 million for political analysis and $1 million for independent journalism. The US, specifically the MAGA movement, thinks or portrays that Europe is on the verge of “civilisation erasure”, it was already mentioned in the US National Security Strategy in 2025 that it wants to prop up the right-wing ecosystem in Europe. The results are evident: Europe has seen visible growth in far-right leaders after decades.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/houthis-capture-al-mokha-yemen-bab-el-mandeb-red-sea-1789041773019">Houthis capture Yemen's al Mokha port city, advance towards strategic Bab el-Mandeb</a><h2>Economic crisis and identity politics</h2>Though it will be hasty generalisation to overlook the social dynamics in Europe. Demographic trends and a decline in fertility rates have pushed Europe towards a pro-immigration approach. However, inflation, stagnant wages, inequality, deindustrialisation, the housing crisis, and lack of acculturation have led to immigration anxiety within the white European population. The far-right conspiracy theorists frame it as the “Great Replacement theory”, a sort of reverse colonisation of the West by people from the East. People like Elon Musk and Steve Bannon are its cheerleaders.&nbsp;The result is distrust in political institutions and a deeply polarised European society. Further short-term political strategies have also failed to address trade tensions with the US and China, war in Iran, and economic pressures, have also fed the populist sentiment, shifting the economic woes into a battle of identity.&nbsp;There are observable influences of both US and Russian capital trying to sway the European population, amplifying the populist sentiment for their own interests. However, the trend is not unilateral; it is patchy. Hungarian political sociologist and author Gabor Scheiring described this as an “illiberal pendulum”. The far right surges, falters, and allows the centre to regain ground temporarily. The centre tries to govern on the pretext that it's not “far-right” without addressing demographic decline and economic inequality, and the momentum shifts again.&nbsp;

Europe’s far right has grown steadily over two decades, but the trend remains uneven as economic anxiety, identity politics and US and Russian influence reshape politics.

In the European Parliament, the Centre Right party holds the majority with 188 seats, followed by the centrist left at 136. Recently, the stark headline-making victory was in Saxony-Anhalt, East Germany, where the far-right AfD won a landslide victory. It's been building for two decades, not a sudden 2024-26 spike. The far right's EU Parliament seat share rose steadily from 8.7 per cent in 2004 to 18 per cent by 2019. Now, two far-right groups, Patriot for Europe and the European Conservatives, saw a surge in numbers to 84 and 78 seats. On the other hand, the rise has not been uniform. The far- right suffered a defeat in Hungary. Péter Magyar’s newly unified, pro-EU centre-right Tisza Party resoundingly ended 16 years of far-right autocratic rule of Viktor Orbán. Earlier, in February and March, French local elections saw centrist and left forces win in Paris, Marseille, and Lyon. In Slovenia’s parliamentary election in March, liberal Prime Minister Robert Golob’s Freedom Movement won against right-wing former Prime Minister Janez Jansa’s Slovenia Democratic Party. Part of this change can be traced to the flow of foreign capital in Europe which have tried to shape political outcomes. Also Read: Kanpur businessman stabbed to death: Daughter-in-law allegedly orchestrated murder Russian Capital flow There have been several documented cases of Russia funding and amplifying far-right and disinformation campaigns in several EU states, aiming to fracture EU unity on Ukraine sanctions. European intelligence busted a Kremlin-directed operation code-named Voice of Europe. This Prague-based media front was used to systematically funnel hidden cash to far-right and populist politicians in Germany, France, and Belgium. A joint British-Moldovan intelligence operation exposed a $104 million cryptocurrency fund used by the Kremlin to sway key elections away from pro-EU factions. Even Marie Le Pen's National Rally accepted millions in loans from Russian banks in 2014 after French banks refused to finance them; it was only fully paid off in 2023. There was also evidence of a disinformation campaign run by a Russian-backed intelligence network to sabotage Le Pen's political opponents. Europe based Carnegie claims that Russia pursues a systematic strategy of undermining elections and influencing public opinion in the West. US Capital flow The Trump administration is planning to send $4 million to support right-wing media and track migration-related "democratic backsliding" in Europe. However, this is not the first time; previously, in July and August, the Trump administration already granted around $10 million in funding through three State Department notices. The US State Department has quietly rolled out a package of at least $25 million explicitly earmarked for civil society groups working on conservative causes across Europe. The goal has moved away from the traditional US promotion of democracy and ⁠human rights. The latest $4 million is allocated to two different categories: $3 million for political analysis and $1 million for independent journalism. The US, specifically the MAGA movement, thinks or portrays that Europe is on the verge of “civilisation erasure”, it was already mentioned in the US National Security Strategy in 2025 that it wants to prop up the right-wing ecosystem in Europe. The results are evident: Europe has seen visible growth in far-right leaders after decades. Also Read: Houthis capture Yemen's al Mokha port city, advance towards strategic Bab el-Mandeb Economic crisis and identity politics Though it will be hasty generalisation to overlook the social dynamics in Europe. Demographic trends and a decline in fertility rates have pushed Europe towards a pro-immigration approach. However, inflation, stagnant wages, inequality, deindustrialisation, the housing crisis, and lack of acculturation have led to immigration anxiety within the white European population. The far-right conspiracy theorists frame it as the “Great Replacement theory”, a sort of reverse colonisation of the West by people from the East. People like Elon Musk and Steve Bannon are its cheerleaders. The result is distrust in political institutions and a deeply polarised European society. Further short-term political strategies have also failed to address trade tensions with the US and China, war in Iran, and economic pressures, have also fed the populist sentiment, shifting the economic woes into a battle of identity. There are observable influences of both US and Russian capital trying to sway the European population, amplifying the populist sentiment for their own interests. However, the trend is not unilateral; it is patchy. Hungarian political sociologist and author Gabor Scheiring described this as an “illiberal pendulum”. The far right surges, falters, and allows the centre to regain ground temporarily. The centre tries to govern on the pretext that it's not “far-right” without addressing demographic decline and economic inequality, and the momentum shifts again.

Europe’s far right has grown steadily over two decades, but the trend remains uneven as economic anxiety, identity politics and US and Russian influence reshape politics.

Is Europe’s shift to the far right monolithic and spontaneous?

Japan has strongly protested Russia’s unveiling of a 15-metre Soviet soldier monument in Khabarovsk, saying the statue’s imagery is deeply offensive. The monument depicts a Soviet soldier smashing a border marker bearing Japan’s imperial chrysanthemum crest and commemorates the Soviet victory over Japan in 1945. 

Japan’s protest over Russian soldier statue aggravates tensions

UK Has Been One of Ukraine's Biggest Backers in Its Efforts to Repel Russia. in a Striking Contradiction Though, a New Report Has Alleged That Retired Elite British Soldiers Have Been Training Russian Troops at a Base in Bulgaria.

Elite UK military veterans 'secretly' train Russian soldiers: report

India’s growing economic and military weight, China’s vast industrial scale and Russia’s formidable arsenal make the BRICS bloc a major emerging force in global power politics. From defence capabilities and nuclear strength to economic and technological influence, the BRICS hard-power map reveals how its key powers stack up.

BRICS military map: The world's new centres of hard power

Russia has launched a massive aerial bombardment targeting Kyiv and its surrounding regions, leaving at least 12 people dead and dozens injured. The multi-wave overnight assault involved ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and jet-powered swarms of drones that struck residential high-rises and key infrastructure. Emergency responders and rescue crews are sifting through the rubble of damaged apartment blocks and targeted transport facilities. Ukrainian officials have renewed urgent calls for international partners to bolster air defense systems. Watch for complete details on the ground situation.


Russia-Ukraine War: Ukrainian drones strike deep inside Russia, hit key energy facilities

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have sent congratulatory messages to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on the country’s 78th founding anniversary. Beijing and Moscow reaffirmed their commitment to close strategic cooperation with Pyongyang.

Xi-Putin vow stronger ties with Kim Jong-Un

Russia has launched a massive aerial bombardment targeting Kyiv and its surrounding regions, leaving at least 12 people dead and dozens injured. The multi-wave overnight assault involved ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and jet-powered swarms of drones that struck residential high-rises and key infrastructure. Emergency responders and rescue crews are sifting through the rubble of damaged apartment blocks and targeted transport facilities. Ukrainian officials have renewed urgent calls for international partners to bolster air defense systems. 

Russia-Ukraine war: 12 killed, 72 injured in Kyiv

Russian forces claim they have encircled roughly 1,700 Ukrainian troops in the northeastern Kharkiv region. The claim comes amid continued fighting and shifting positions along the frontline.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian missiles tighten encirclement in Kharkiv region

Russian forces launched a fresh barrage on Kyiv, killing at least five people and causing damage across the Ukrainian capital. The attack comes amid continued fighting as the Russia-Ukraine war intensifies.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia pounds Kyiv, 5 killed in deadly missile strikes

Russia is adapting its Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter to function as an airborne mothership capable of launching, recovering, and coordinating swarms of multi-role mini-drones. This configuration allows the crewed aircraft to remain at a safe stand-off distance while dispatching low-observable unmanned vehicles for reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and precision strikes.


Russia turns Su-57 into a mothership for stealth drones 

Russia is adapting its Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter to function as an airborne mothership capable of launching, recovering, and coordinating swarms of multi-role mini-drones. This configuration allows the crewed aircraft to remain at a safe stand-off distance while dispatching low-observable unmanned vehicles for reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and precision strikes. 


Russia turns SU-57 into a mothership for stealth drones | Future of air warfare

Su-57 drone integration could reshape Russia's air combat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set for a crucial bilateral meeting ahead of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Trade, economic cooperation and Gulf tensions are expected to dominate the talks, while Russia is also opening the door to India playing a role in the Russia-Ukraine peace process. As BRICS expands its global footprint, Moscow sees Delhi as a key strategic partner in shaping a changing world order.


PM Modi & Putin to hold bilateral meet ahead of BRICS summit

Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing up to three people and injuring at least 16. The strikes ended a three-day aerial lull that coincided with the visit of U.S. peace envoys.


Russia-Ukraine war: After brief lull, Kyiv residents wake to deadly Russian attack

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, speaking at the Sputnik India briefing, said that more than 90 per cent of the transactions between Russia and the BRICS countries are settled in their national currencies. He added that Moscow is not seeking de-dollarisation but accused some countries of using their currency as a political instrument.&nbsp;"We are not pursuing the goal of de-dollarisation. On the contrary, we are open to any possible payment method," Peskov said. He added that since the US does not allow Russia to use their currency, they use their own currency.“Since they don’t allow us to use their currencies, we use our own,” said Peskov, arguing that payment in national currencies is beneficial for all.&nbsp;Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russian banks like VTB, Bank Rossiya, and Promsvyazbank have been cut off from the SWIFT network. Roughly $300 billion of Russia's foreign exchange reserves were frozen in the US and European countries' accounts. The US Treasury also imposed a ban on the Moscow Exchange and its national clearing centre. They effectively tried to cut Russia out of the global financial system. It made other countries anxious about potential vulnerability in the US-dominated global financial order. Even though the concept of de-dollarisation has been around for a long time, it started to amplify since 2022.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨BRICS countries are now conducting 90% of their transactions in national currencies, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov at Sputnik India briefing <a href="https://t.co/ko5pnwlSgG">pic.twitter.com/ko5pnwlSgG</a>&mdash; Sputnik (@SputnikInt) <a href="https://x.com/SputnikInt/status/2097242262782496775?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bihar-man-lifts-scorpio-rooftop-crane-prevent-theft-1788802093797">Watch | Bihar man lifts Mahindra Scorpio onto rooftop with crane to prevent theft</a>Russia's statement indicates it is not directly pushing for de-dollarisation ideologically but implying that national currency settlements are a practical response to sanctions.&nbsp;Peskov also announced the creation of a BRICS grain exchange program, which can contribute to global food security. Russia said that it is continuing its dialogue with the countries concerned.His comments came ahead of the BRICS leaders' summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13, where President Vladimir Putin is expected to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Peskov said that Putin and Modi share very close contact and discuss almost all sensitive issues together.Peskov also added that Russia 'highly appreciates' India's BRICS Chairmanship and said that the summit is expected to be successful.&nbsp;

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said more than 90% of Russia's transactions with BRICS countries are settled in national currencies.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, speaking at the Sputnik India briefing, said that more than 90 per cent of the transactions between Russia and the BRICS countries are settled in their national currencies. He added that Moscow is not seeking de-dollarisation but accused some countries of using their currency as a political instrument. "We are not pursuing the goal of de-dollarisation. On the contrary, we are open to any possible payment method," Peskov said. He added that since the US does not allow Russia to use their currency, they use their own currency. “Since they don’t allow us to use their currencies, we use our own,” said Peskov, arguing that payment in national currencies is beneficial for all. Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russian banks like VTB, Bank Rossiya, and Promsvyazbank have been cut off from the SWIFT network. Roughly $300 billion of Russia's foreign exchange reserves were frozen in the US and European countries' accounts. The US Treasury also imposed a ban on the Moscow Exchange and its national clearing centre. They effectively tried to cut Russia out of the global financial system. It made other countries anxious about potential vulnerability in the US-dominated global financial order. Even though the concept of de-dollarisation has been around for a long time, it started to amplify since 2022.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said more than 90% of Russia's transactions with BRICS countries are settled in national currencies.

BRICS 2026: Russia says  over 90% of Russia-BRICS trade settled in national currencies

Reportedly, Ukraine is considering legalising and taxing its adult entertainment industry as the government looks for additional revenue to support the country's war effort against Russia.
Pornography is currently illegal in Ukraine, with the production, possession or distribution of pornographic material punishable by up to seven years in prison.


Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine eyes ‘Porn Tax’ to fund war efforts against Russia 

A renewed push to end the war took a hopeful turn in Kyiv. President Zelensky met Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Sunday, discussing security and economic guarantees for Ukraine's future. Witkoff called it "very meaningful," claiming "significant progress" in just 48 hours after his Kremlin talks with Putin a day earlier. "We are confident that we could bring some good results," he said. Zelensky thanked Trump for the renewed diplomatic effort — even as Putin gave little sign of compromise in Moscow.


Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv talks follow three-hour Kushner-Witkoff meeting with Putin

A fresh diplomatic push to end the Russia-Ukraine war is gathering momentum as top U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visit Kyiv for high-level talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky. The discussions focused on Ukraine’s security and economic future, even as Zelensky warned that the conflict could continue into the winter months. With fighting still raging and peace efforts facing major hurdles, the visit signals renewed international efforts to find a path toward ending the war.


Russia-Ukraine war: US envoys rush to Kyiv, Witkoff hails 'very meaningful talks' 

US President Donald Trump has sent Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to Moscow and Kyiv with a proposal aimed at ending the four-year-old Ukraine war. Trump said the envoys will explore whether a deal can be reached, signalling a fresh push by Washington to bring the conflict to an end.

Trump: Envoys taking plan to 'end the war' to Moscow, Kyiv 

Moscow may be secretly assisting Tehran with advanced supersonic cruise missile technology under a covert initiative known as Project C430L. This is accoding to A Financial Times investigation which adds to the previous such reports of Russia secretly helping Iran in its war against US.  With American bases across Middle East already under sustained fire and casualties mounting, Russian ramjet expertise could drastically cut missile interception times and directly threaten US warships operating in the Gulf. Is Moscow returning the favour for Iranian drone support in Ukraine, and how high does this raise the stakes for Washington? Watch the video for full breakdown of the deepening military alliance reshaping the region.


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