Russian President Vladimir Putin, gesturing, poses with ASEAN leaders during their July 16-18 summit in the Russian city of Kazan. © AP
In Manila, ASEAN leaders concluded their first face‑to‑face summit with Russia in eight years on Thursday, with Moscow pledging to expand energy cooperation—a vital step for a region severely affected by recent global supply disruptions.
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