Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu will meet with BRICS counterparts in New Delhi to discuss the formation of an international security agenda, focusing on enhancing coordination amid a polycentric world order and addressing regional security issues.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is actively participating in the Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan, marking 35 years of relations. The main day includes multilateral sessions, bilateral meetings with foreign delegation heads, and the signing of four documents, including the Kazan Declaration and a 2026-2030 Action Plan.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with UK PM Keir Starmer and Canadian PM Mark Carney at the G7 Summit in France. Discussions focused on enhancing collaboration in trade, investment, technology, defence, and people-to-people exchanges. Modi and Carney aim to accelerate negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), targeting completion by the G20 Summit.
The Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan starts June 17 with a reception and bilateral meetings, including one with President Putin. The main summit day, June 18, features joint documents, discussions on Eurasian integration, and a report from the Russia-ASEAN Business Forum.
Russian President Vladimir Putin's schedule for the Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan includes numerous bilateral meetings with leaders of the Southeast Asian nations, starting tomorrow.
PM Narendra Modi's Europe tour includes France and Slovakia, focusing on diplomacy, tech partnerships, and trade. He will attend the G7 Summit, potentially meeting US President Trump, and participate in VivaTech.
Donald Trump will attend a G7 working session with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in France, but no bilateral meeting is scheduled. Meanwhile, Ukraine conducted drone attacks in Russia's Krasnodar and Volgograd regions, hitting a sea terminal and an oil station.
Brazil-Russia Business Council President Pavel Cardoso stated that bilateral meetings in 2026 will boost trade. Despite a combined GDP over $5 trillion, bilateral trade is only $10-12 billion, prompting both nations to work on removing regulatory, sanitary, customs, and financial barriers.
Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov stated that the upcoming St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) will feature Russian President Vladimir Putin at its plenary session, drawing significant attention from political circles and media. Putin is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with foreign leaders and representatives attending the event.
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met with foreign ministers from 11 African nations on the sidelines of the first Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers' Meeting. Discussions focused on expanding bilateral cooperation in areas such as economy, defense, maritime security, development, and international collaboration.
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold intensive bilateral meetings with international guests on Victory Day, May 9. Expected attendees include Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced that Russia will soon send official invitations to Southeast Asian leaders for the Russia-ASEAN summit scheduled for June 17-19 in Kazan. President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree establishing an organizing committee led by Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov. The summit marks the 35th anniversary of Russia-ASEAN relations, with Russia last hosting the forum in Sochi in 2016.
