
PM Modi, Russia’s Putin hold high-stakes talks ahead of BRICS summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin in a discussion preceding the BRICS summit. The leaders reviewed ways to boost India‑Russia trade to $100 billion by 2030 and examined potential collaboration on civil nuclear projects. The talks were described as high‑stakes, aiming to cement a long‑term partnership to strengthen strategic ties across multiple sectors.