Putin Leaves Delhi After Historic BRICS Summit - the Exit That Everyone Watched

Russian President Vladimir Putin departed New Delhi after participating in the two-day 18th BRICS Summit hosted by India. Putin attended the high-level summit in the national capital and also held bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the gathering. The summit brought together BRICS leaders and partner countries to discuss global cooperation, economic development and major international challenges. Putin’s departure marked the conclusion of his participation in the 2026 BRICS Summit in New Delhi.