Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held their first in-person talks since September 2025 on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Manila. The 35-minute meeting, requested by the US, aimed to revive stalled peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, but no breakthroughs were reported.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio attended the ASEAN summit in Southeast Asia, reaffirming U.S. support for freedom of navigation in the South China Sea amid rising tensions with China and global threats from Middle East conflicts and Myanmar's civil war, impacting energy supplies and regional stability.
Panellists at the South China Morning Post's GBA-Asean Summit emphasized AI and green technology as key cooperation areas, stressing open data flows and shared digital standards between the Greater Bay Area and Southeast Asian nations.
Russian newspapers on Friday focused on expert doubts regarding the Iran-US memorandum's ability to prevent conflict, Moscow's perception of the EU's unwillingness to engage in dialogue, and Russia's foreign policy gains at the Russia-ASEAN summit. Oil market impacts and Russia's grain export potential were also discussed.
Russian media reports on expert doubts regarding the Iran-US memorandum to prevent conflict, Moscow's perception of the EU's unwillingness to dialogue, and a successful Russia-ASEAN summit. The potential impact on oil markets and Russia's grain export capacity are also discussed.
Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov highlighted Russia's long-standing pivot to Asia at the Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan. He described the summit, celebrating 35 years of relations, as productive and substantive.
Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded his extensive work at the Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan, which spanned over 15 hours of public events across two days. The summit included multilateral sessions, bilateral meetings, and the adoption of joint documents, culminating in Putin's participation in the launch of a new LNG plant.
Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong requested Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the "special military operation" at the ASEAN summit. Putin provided detailed explanations of Russia's approaches and reasons for the operation.
Cambodian PM Hun Manet met with Russian President Putin at the Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan, emphasizing Russia's significant role in global affairs, the UN, and strengthening ties with the Global South and Asia. He affirmed Cambodia's continued development of relations with Russia and China, calling Russia an important partner.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul at a Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan. The leaders discussed the long-standing diplomatic relations between their countries, which will celebrate their 130th anniversary in 2025. Trade, economic partnership, and tourism were highlighted, with over 1.9 million Russians visiting Thailand in 2025.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone at the Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan, discussing Russian-Lao relations and cooperation expansion, with Laos showing support for Russia's stance on the Ukrainian crisis and UN initiatives.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is actively participating in the Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan, marking 35 years of relations. The main day includes multilateral sessions, bilateral meetings with foreign delegation heads, and the signing of four documents, including the Kazan Declaration and a 2026-2030 Action Plan.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan at the Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan. Fidan, in Russia for two days, also held talks with Sergey Lavrov and Sergey Shoigu, discussing Ukraine and Turkey's readiness to host further Russia-Ukraine negotiations.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan. The Kremlin noted Malaysia's importance as a key partner in the Asia-Pacific region, highlighting active political dialogue and similar positions on global issues.
Russian President Vladimir Putin opened the Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan, marking the 35th anniversary of relations. He welcomed leaders from all 11 ASEAN member countries, emphasizing a mutual desire to strengthen partnership.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kazan for the two-day anniversary Russia-ASEAN Summit. The event, marking 35 years of relations, includes all 11 ASEAN members and bilateral meetings with leaders like Malaysia's PM Anwar Ibrahim and Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.
Russia hosts ASEAN summit in Kazan, Israel partially achieves war goals, and Hormuz reopening may impact ruble and oil prices.
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. arrived in Kazan to attend the Russia-ASEAN summit. He was met by Rustam Minnikhanov, head of Tatarstan. The Philippines will hold ASEAN's rotating chairmanship in 2026. President Putin is also scheduled to meet with Marcos Jr. on the summit's sidelines.
Iran's IRGC Navy continues to demand coordination from vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, despite the lifting of a US blockade. Meanwhile, the US and Israel launched a military operation against Iran on Feb 28. The US is reportedly seeking Arab nations' financial aid for this operation, while G7 leaders plan to increase sanctions on Russia's oil and gas sector, citing the Iran-US deal as a facilitator.
Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong arrived in Kazan on Wednesday morning to attend the Russia-ASEAN summit, which is being held in the city from June 17-19. He was met at Kazan International Airport by Rustam Minnikhanov, the head of Tatarstan.
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone on June 18 in Kazan during the Russia-ASEAN Summit. The talks will focus on bilateral relations and expanding practical cooperation. The summit marks 35 years of Russia-ASEAN ties.
The Russia-ASEAN anniversary Summit in Kazan, June 17-18, celebrates 35 years of relations. Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov highlighted the dynamic development since 1991, leading to a strategic partnership proclaimed in 2018.
The Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan starts June 17 with a reception and bilateral meetings, including one with President Putin. The main summit day, June 18, features joint documents, discussions on Eurasian integration, and a report from the Russia-ASEAN Business Forum.
Four joint documents are set to be adopted at the upcoming Russia-ASEAN summit, including the Kazan Declaration, a Comprehensive Action Plan for 2026-2030, and joint statements on energy and culture, according to Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov.
