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  1. Russia, led by President Putin, is pivoting its economy towards Asia, hosting ASEAN leaders in Kazan and deepening ties with countries like Brunei and through meetings with Ferdinand Marcos.
  2. ASEAN holds a summit in Kazan, engaging with Russia to secure energy and trade partnerships.

Russia Hosts ASEAN Leaders in Kazan Amid Attacks on Moscow Oil Refinery

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President Vladimir Putin hosted leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Kazan, where discussions focused on expanding Russia’s strategic partnership with the bloc. This partnership includes countries such as Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, East Timor, and Vietnam. Concurrently, a major drone attack targeted a Moscow oil refinery for the second time in a week. Russian officials stated that air defenses shot down 555 Ukrainian drones over multiple regions, with nearly 200 intercepted near the capital. The attacks caused the Russian Transport Ministry to halt flights from four Moscow airports.

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The events highlight the dual focus of Russia's foreign policy on deepening economic ties with the ASEAN bloc while simultaneously facing intense military pressure on its core infrastructure. The attacks on the oil refinery and the capital city underscore the high-stakes geopolitical environment surrounding the ongoing conflict.

ASEAN is an international organization of Southeast Asian countries that is actively engaged in discussions with Russia regarding its strategic partnerships.

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  1. Russia seeks to bolster ties with ASEAN and held coordination call with Zelenskyy.1 source
  2. Kremlin advises on strategic partnership expansion between Russia and ASEAN.1 source
  3. Russia strengthens ties with ASEAN bloc1 source
  4. Russia seeks to expand partnerships with ASEAN and coordinate support for Ukraine's defense.1 source
  5. Russia and ASEAN bloc establish a new strategic partnership.1 source

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