epa13231240 A billboard featuring Russian President Vladimir Putin is placed near Bharat Mandapam, the venue for the 2026 BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, 11 September 2026. The BRICS summit is scheduled to take place from 12-13 September. EPA/DIVYAKANT SOLANKI

epa13231238 Indian security personnel stand guard near Bharat Mandapam, the venue for the 2026 BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, 11 September 2026. The BRICS summit is scheduled to take place from 12-13 September. EPA/DIVYAKANT SOLANKI

epa13231232 Indian security personnel stand guard near Bharat Mandapam, the venue for the 2026 BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, 11 September 2026. The BRICS summit is scheduled to take place from 12-13 September. EPA/DIVYAKANT SOLANKI

epa13231227 Indian security personnel stand guard near Bharat Mandapam, the venue for the 2026 BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, 11 September 2026. The BRICS summit is scheduled to take place from 12-13 September. EPA/DIVYAKANT SOLANKI

epa13231229 Indian security personnel stand guard near Bharat Mandapam, the venue for the 2026 BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, 11 September 2026. The BRICS summit is scheduled to take place from 12-13 September. EPA/DIVYAKANT SOLANKI

epa13231230 Indian security personnel stand guard near Bharat Mandapam, the venue for the 2026 BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, 11 September 2026. The BRICS summit is scheduled to take place from 12-13 September. EPA/DIVYAKANT SOLANKI

epa13231231 Indian security personnel stand guard near Bharat Mandapam, the venue for the 2026 BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, 11 September 2026. The BRICS summit is scheduled to take place from 12-13 September. EPA/DIVYAKANT SOLANKI

epa13231237 Indian security personnel stand guard near Bharat Mandapam, the venue for the 2026 BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, 11 September 2026. The BRICS summit is scheduled to take place from 12-13 September. EPA/DIVYAKANT SOLANKI

epa13231239 Indian security personnel stand guard near Bharat Mandapam, the venue for the 2026 BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, 11 September 2026. The BRICS summit is scheduled to take place from 12-13 September. EPA/DIVYAKANT SOLANKI