Putin, leaders of Southeast Asia agree to bolster ties at summit in Russia

President Putin hosted an ASEAN summit in Kazan, emphasizing a "strategic partnership" to foster stability in the Asia-Pacific amidst global turbulence. Leaders agreed to expand cooperation across trade, energy, and security, aiming for a "just multipolar world." The meeting, co-chaired with the Philippines, highlighted diverse geopolitical alignments within the bloc.

Putin, leaders of Southeast Asia agree to bolster ties at summit in Russia
President Putin hosted an ASEAN summit in Kazan, emphasizing a "strategic partnership" to foster stability in the Asia-Pacific amidst global turbulence. Leaders agreed to expand cooperation across trade, energy, and security, aiming for a "just multipolar world." The meeting, co-chaired with the Philippines, highlighted diverse geopolitical alignments within the bloc.