Putin emphasized that BRICS is not an anti-Western organization but rather a non-Western one, reiterating Prime Minister Modi's earlier statement.

Ahead of the upcoming BRICS summit in Russia next week, President Vladimir Putin held a press conference where he reflected on the Western nations by citing India's example. When asked whether BRICS is an organization formed against Western countries,

Putin praised Indian cinema’s popularity in Russia and plans to discuss its promotion at the upcoming BRICS summit. He highlighted the need to regulate the film industry and expressed optimism about collaboration to enhance Bollywood’s presence in Russia.

India has emphasised the need for sincere and practical engagement between all stakeholders to develop innovative solutions that will have broad acceptability and contribute towards early restoration of peace in the Ukraine conflict that started in February 2022.

PM Narendra Modi will visit Russia on Oct 22-23 to attend the 16th Brics Summit in Kazan at Putin's invitation. The summit, themed 'Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security,

Vladimir Putin on Friday lauded PM Modi said he was grateful for the concern expressed by PM Modi over Russia-Ukraine war.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the BRICS summit in Russia at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin. India's role in the resource-rich Russian Arctic region and Northern Sea Route are likely to be the key items when both the leaders meet in Kazan.