Modi, Putin hold bilateral talks on trade, defence, energy and Ukraine war TNIE online desk Updated on: 11 Sep 2026, 8:04 am (+++++)

Modi, Putin hold bilateral talks on trade, defence, energy and Ukraine war The Kremlin had earlier said both sides were exploring BrahMos missile upgrades, while Russia remained committed to S-400 deliveries and discussions on supplying Su-57 fighter jets. TNIE online desk Updated on: 11 Sep 2026, 8:04 am https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/11/modi-putin-hold-bilateral-talks-on-trade-defence-energy-and-ukraine-war Diplomatic sprint: 15 bilateral engagements over three days, Xi, Putin, Pezeshkian among them PM Modi is set for a packed three-day BRICS diplomatic sprint, holding at least 15 bilateral meetings with global leaders including Putin, Pezeshkian and Xi Jinping. https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Sep/11/diplomatic-sprint-15-bilateral-engagements-over-three-days-xi-putin-pezeshkian-among-them Jayanth Jacob Updated on: 11 Sep 2026, 4:23 am BRICS Business Forum: India calls for an unified digital payments among BRICS nations to reduce trade friction Echoing the similar sentiments, Russia’s Minister for Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov highlighted Moscow's structural shift away from Western payment channels. https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Sep/11/brics-business-forum-india-calls-for-an-unified-digital-payments-among-brics-nations-to-reduce-trade-friction Pushpita Dey Updated on: 11 Sep 2026, 3:14 am Xi-Modi talks to focus on rare earths, visas, investment amid India-China reset Xi Jinping’s India visit is set to focus on rare earths, business visas and investment, alongside efforts by India and China to stabilise bilateral ties. https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Sep/11/xi-modi-talks-to-focus-on-rare-earths-visas-investment-amid-india-china-reset Jayanth Jacob Updated on: 11 Sep 2026, 1:12 am Russia eyes to diversify imports from India to narrow trade deficit, says Chamber of Commerce VP Padalko Padalko said Russian companies had already begun discussions with Indian businesses to substantially increase imports of grapes. https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Sep/11/russia-eyes-to-diversify-imports-from-india-to-narrow-trade-deficit-says-chamber-of-commerce-vp-padalko Pushpita Dey Updated on: 11 Sep 2026, 6:23 am