ASEAN's summit with Russia in Kazan reflects the bloc's effort to diversify partnerships by engaging with Moscow across energy, technology and security while avoiding alignment with any single major power. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/06/25/world/asean-russia-summit/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #asean #russia #kazansummit #vladimirputin #malaysia #singapore #cambodia #indonesia #asean #us #china #g7 #globaleconomy