India hosts the BRICS summit in Delhi on 15-16 September 2026. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosts Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping for the first in-person trilateral since 2023. Iran attends as a full member. Oil prices trade above $90 per barrel as the Iran-Israel war escalates. The Trump administration threatens secondary sanctions on BRICS members.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: When is the BRICS summit 2026?
- A: The summit is scheduled for 15-16 September 2026 in Delhi, India, hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Q: Will Putin and Xi meet Modi together?
- A: Yes, Modi will host Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping for the first in-person trilateral meeting since 2023 on the summit sidelines.
- Q: Why are oil prices and sanctions in focus at this BRICS meeting?
- A: Oil trades above $90 per barrel as the Iran-Israel war escalates, and the Trump administration is threatening secondary sanctions on BRICS members while Iran attends as a full member.