# Russian participation in BRICS Summit > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/russian-participation-in-brics-summit > Updated: 2026-09-12T02:08:39.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2. During the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Russian President Vladimir Putin advocated for the reform of global governance structures, including the United Nations Security Council, the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund. He argued that the unipolar international system is declining as power shifts toward the Global South and Eastern growth centers. Putin criticized Western powers for using economic sanctions and interference to maintain control. He specifically characterized Western economic policies as “ugly” forms of state-level intervention, noting that Russia has faced over 30,000 sanctions. Despite these pressures, Putin asserted that Russia has adapted its trade strategies and achieved economic growth that outpaces the global average. On the sidelines of the summit, Putin engaged in bilateral meetings with several leaders. He met with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi to discuss the United Arab Emirates as a key Middle Eastern partner, and met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to review joint projects such as the El-Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant and the Russian Industrial Zone in the Suez Canal. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-12: Vladimir Putin criticizes Western sanctions at BRICS summit At the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Vladimir Putin denounced Western sanctions and trade tactics while meeting with Egypt's President el-Sisi to discuss expanding bilateral energy and industrial cooperation. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vladimir-putin-criticizes-western-trade-tactics-at-brics-forum ### 2026-09-11: Vladimir Putin calls for global governance reform at BRICS Summit At the BRICS Summit in India, Vladimir Putin called for reforming global institutions and highlighted the UAE as a key Russian partner in the Middle East. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vladimir-putin-calls-for-global-governance-reform-at-brics-summit --- Cite as: Russian participation in BRICS Summit. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/russian-participation-in-brics-summit