For the past few weeks, headlines have focused on Russia’s military buildup on its border with Ukraine. Fears of a possible Russian invasion, and tensions between Russia and NATO were revived, while a video call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Joe Biden did little to de-escalate the conflict.
While Russia’s westward actions have resulted in more tensions, its recent eastward efforts in Asia have been arguably more constructive and should not be overlooked.
Russia-China ties have matured, with Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) describing the friendship between the two countries as exceeding the effectiveness of an official
JAKARTA: Russia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) have concluded their first joint naval exercise, Indonesia’s navy said on Saturday (Dec 4), as the region faces rising tensions