ASEAN Nations Prepare for High-Level Dialogue with Putin Amidst Ukraine War Concerns
Summary
Southeast Asian nations are preparing for a high-level ASEAN-Russia Summit in Kazan amid ongoing concerns about the Ukraine war and shifting regional alliances.
Key Points
- ASEAN nations are set to engage in a high-level dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the ASEAN-Russia Summit in Kazan on June 17-18.
- The Philippines' Foreign Minister Theresa Lazaro discussed expanding Russia-ASEAN strategic partnership with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
- ASEAN members have varied positions on Russia and the West, with some supporting a UN resolution against Moscow while maintaining dialogue with Russia.
- Energy security concerns have driven interest from some ASEAN countries in Russian crude oil following global fuel price increases.
