Those who have spent years watching Russia's foreign policy pivot from the inside understand something that Western commentary consistently misreads: Moscow does not pursue relationships it cannot sustain. The warm optics of the Anwar-Putin bilateral in Kazan this week were real, but what matters far more than the handshake is the institutional scaffolding being quietly assembled behind it. Russia is not courting Southeast Asia out of isolation-driven desperation.

ASEAN and Russia hold a commemorative summit in Kazan

Al summit ASEAN di Kazan i leader del Sud-Est asiatico tornano a dialogare con Putin. Tra pragmatismo economico e autonomia strategica.

The Russian president will meet with almost all the leaders

The program begins on the evening of June 17 with a reception on behalf of the president of the Russian Federation in honor of the heads of delegations

Yury Ushakov noted that the history of these relations began in 1991 during the Soviet Union

Invitations were sent to 14 delegations

The Russian leader expressed confidence that the forum's decisions would create opportunities for further advancement of mutually beneficial trade, investment, industrial…

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin is hosting leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations at a summit, seeking to bolster business and other ties with members of the…

Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov emphasized that Russia viewed ASEAN countries not merely as partners, but as reliable allies in building a stable future

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s President Vladimir Putin is hosting leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations at a summit that opens Wednesday, seeking to bolster business and…

A solemn reception is scheduled for today on behalf of the Russian president in honor of the visiting heads of delegations

According to Philippine Undersecretary of Trade and Industry Allan Gepty, this is a good opportunity to show that the states have a robust economic partnership

The strategic partnership between Russia and ASEAN is the stabilizing factor in the Asia-Pacific Region, the Russian president added

The event officially marked the opening of the anniversary summit

Addressing the esteemed delegations, the Russian president said that their presence "convincingly illustrates the mutual desire of Russia and southeastern Asian nations to…

The Russian president indicated that a solid contractual and legal framework for relations and an extensive network of joint mechanisms have been established

The foundation of Russia-ASEAN relations is based on such principles as respect for international law and mutual consideration of interests, the Russian president noted

The document was approved by Russian President Vladimir Putin and the heads of the other delegations attending the summit

The declaration reaffirms the shared approaches of Russia and ASEAN on international issues and areas for further cooperation

President Vladimir Putin is hailing Russia’s ties with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as he hosts a summit intended to strengthen economic and political ties with the…