As Putin courts Southeast Asia, does ‘Russia need Asean more’?
Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking to strengthen ties with Southeast Asian nations, particularly by addressing their energy needs. The upcoming summit in Kazan, celebrating 35 years of Russia-ASEAN relations, presents an opportunity for both sides to engage. However, countries like the Philippines face competing pressures between potential energy cooperation with Russia and their existing security alliances with the US and Japan. AI
