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Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr has called for strengthening ASEAN-Russia relations by tapping emerging sectors like artificial intelligence and renewable energy that remain largely unexplored.
Asean and Russia have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening ties at a summit in Kazan, marking 35 years of diplomatic relations. The bloc adopted several key documents including a Kazan Declaration and a five-year cooperation plan.
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has stressed the need for strengthened Asean-Russia cooperation to address pressing global issues including security tensions, climate change and technological disruption, speaking at a commemorative summit in Kazan.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has underscored the critical role of engagement forums in fostering trust and cooperation between ASEAN and Russia, speaking at the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will lead Malaysia's delegation to the Asean-Russia commemorative summit in Kazan, where he is expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is travelling to Russia with energy security as a central focus, reflecting the government's commitment to safeguarding Malaysia's fuel supply amid international tensions.
Wildfires across Russia's Krasnoyarsk Territory have surged dramatically, with the burned area nearly doubling to exceed 30,000 hectares in a single day. Authorities have mobilized over 1,100 personnel and aircraft to combat the blazes.
BRICS member states are conducting pilot tests of new payment mechanisms on a bilateral basis, with discussions ongoing on creating alternative financial infrastructure, according to Russia's Deputy Finance Minister.
Armenia holds a critical parliamentary election on Sunday with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan seeking re-election. The vote comes amid strained relations with Russia over Armenia's deepening European Union ties and lingering tensions from the 2023 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has thanked His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim for attending Moscow's Victory Day festivities last month, according to Russia's ambassador to Malaysia.
Japanese dancers Jotaro Kanazasi and Haruka Takemi have chosen to remain in Russia pursuing classical ballet careers, even as the Ukraine war creates daily challenges and concerns for their families back home.
The UN Security Council will convene Monday to discuss escalating tensions in Lebanon following France's request, citing Israeli military strikes that have continued despite a ceasefire agreement.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law authorizing the armed forces to protect Russian citizens arrested or prosecuted by foreign courts and international tribunals without Russian involvement.
Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing for high-level talks with Xi Jinping, aiming to reinforce Russia-China ties in the wake of Donald Trump's recent visit to the Chinese capital. The two leaders are expected to discuss energy partnerships and regional security.