Putin, Xi to hold detailed talks on APEC sidelines in China; Putin to visit New Delhi for BRICS summit

Russian presidential aide confirms Putin and Xi will hold detailed talks on the sidelines of the APEC summit in China, and Putin will visit New Delhi for the 18th BRICS summit. This signals continued high-level Russia-China coordination and Russia's active engagement in multilateral forums despite Western isolation. The specific agenda and outcomes remain unannounced.