Furthermore, Putin's meetings are also planned with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, according to TASS report.
While addressing a press briefing on Monday (local time), Jean-Pierre stated that the US will continue to work with its partners, like India, South Africa, and Brazil.
Vinay Kumar stated that India is a founding member of BRICS and is committed to economic cooperation within the framework of BRICS, which he stressed was a "very foundational principle."
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday said that the Russian Army and New Delhi are working diligently to secure the release of 20 citizens who were illegally or otherwise contracted into fighting in the Russian military and confirmed that 85 Indians have been discharged so far.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that India plays a vital role in BRICS, bringing significant value, particularly in sectors such as economic growth, sustainable development, and global governance reforms.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over not meeting demands for visit to Manipur since ethnic violence broke out in the state last year and said as he visits Kazan in Russia for BRICS Summit, there is "a solid pre-2014 history" to the summit
Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will skip the BRICS Summit in Kazan, which is scheduled to be held from October 22-23 due to medical advice, citing a temporary restriction on long-haul flights.
Ahead of the BRICS summit, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reaffirmed the existence of the Russia-India-China (RIC) troika and said that despite the group not meeting for some time due to several circumstances, the troika remains an "independent mechanism."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Russia from October 22-23 to attend the 16th BRICS Summit, being held in Kazan, under the Chairmanship of Russia.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Russia at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin from October 22-23 to attend the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan.
Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian will meet Vladimir Putin at the summit from October 22-24 in the Russian city of Kazan, ambassador Kazem Jalali told Iranian state media.