Asean-Russia Commemorative Summit
Coverage of Asean-Russia Commemorative Summit in the Nexus archive.
- Can Russia secure ‘third power’ status in Southeast Asia with energy push?
Russia is positioning itself as a potential 'third power' in Southeast Asia amid regional energy supply challenges, the Iran conflict, and U.S.-China rivalry. At the Asean-Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan, Russian leader Vladimir Putin met regional counterparts and agreed to strengthen political and economic ties.
- Malaysia and Asean tap Russia for energy security, defying Western ‘prejudices’
Malaysia and ASEAN are engaging with Russia to address energy security amid global uncertainties, with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim visiting Kazan for a summit. The move highlights a challenge to Western influence in Southeast Asia as regional leaders meet Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- Singapore PM Lawrence Wong to visit Russia’s Kazan, first since Ukraine war sanctions
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is set to visit Russia's Kazan next week for the Asean-Russia Commemorative Summit, marking the first high-level talks between Singapore and Russia since sanctions were imposed over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. The summit, from June 17 to 19, commemorates the 35th anniversary of dialogue relations between Russia and Asean.