Bangladesh, Sept. 11 -- Energy, defense, nuclear power, trade, aviation, space and food security are expected to dominate talks as Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi meet on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi.

Russian President Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to India is expected to provide fresh momentum to one of Eurasia's most enduring strategic partnerships, with the Russian and Indian leaders set to discuss energy security, defense cooperation, trade, nuclear power, space exploration and food security.

Putin is scheduled to arrive in India for the BRICS summit in New Delhi and meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 11, ahead of the September 12-13 summit. The meeting comes at a critical moment for both countries,...