Leaders of ASEAN nations to meet with Putin at June summit in Russia
Leaders of ASEAN nations are set to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin for a commemorative summit in Kazan, Russia, on June 17-18. Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro confirmed the summit and discussed the prospects of expanding Russia's strategic partnership with ASEAN. While most ASEAN members condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine, they continue to engage with Moscow as a dialogue partner.
- ▪The summit will take place in Kazan, Russia, on June 17-18.
- ▪Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro spoke with Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov about the summit.
- ▪ASEAN members have mixed responses to Russia's actions, with some supporting a UN resolution condemning the invasion.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onLeaders of ASEAN nations to meet with Putin at June summit in RussiaThe Philippines' top diplomat says Southeast Asian leaders will hold a commemorative summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Russia in JuneByJIM GOMEZ Associated PressMay 29, 2026, 1:34 AM1:26FILE - Workers arrange microphones on the stage before the start of the opening ceremony of the 48th ASEAN summit and related meetings in Cebu, Philippines, May 8, 2026.
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