... inevitable, the outcomes of the XIV Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) represent a significant factor shaping Russia’s presence in East Asia. The coming decade in the region will clearly be defined by U.S.-China strategic rivalry and ASEAN’s pursuit for “strategic autonomy.” Vietnam may emerge as one of Russia’s key “anchors” in the Asia-Pacific and its key institutions. Today and in the years ahead, Vietnam is not just a historical ally but a dynamic “hub” through which Moscow can access Southeast Asian markets, navigating sanctions-related ...
... context that Russia’s role in Southeast Asia must be reassessed—not as a conventional superpower, but as a unique geopolitical "safety valve" that enables the survival of regional sovereignty.
Alexander Korolev:
The World Majority and ASEAN: Ideational Convergence or Tension?
The historical logic of Russia’s engagement with the East is currently undergoing a process of rapid adaptation. While the "Pivot to the East" was initially a reaction to Western systemic pressure, it has now evolved into a cornerstone of the
Greater Eurasian Partnership
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... International Cooperation Division at the Eurasian Economic Commission’s Department for Integration Development.
During the roundtable, Ekaterina Koldunova, Director of the ASEAN Center at MGIMO University, presented the report “Toward a New Agenda for Russia–ASEAN Relations,” prepared by the Center’s research team.
The discussion brought together representatives of government agencies, academic institutions, and the business community, including Ilya Kaminsky, Head of the Division for External Market ...
... financial sector, research institutes, and international organizations.
Fares Kilzie, founder and chairman of CREON Group, opened the forum with an analysis of the strategic role of metals and minerals from CIS and EAEU countries for SCO, APEC, and ASEAN states amid the new global energy landscape, data center (DC) development, and artificial intelligence.
Russia’s mining and metallurgical sectors, along with those of the CIS and EAEU, are entering the strategic arena amid sweeping changes—transformations in the global energy, technological, digital, and geopolitical landscapes. It is crucial to emphasize ...
... partner focused on fostering sustainable development, technological cooperation, and greater connectivity between the Eurasian and Indo-Pacific aspects of both sides’ foreign policy agendas. Over time, this concept could be institutionalized within Russia–ASEAN cooperation mechanisms, including the Comprehensive Plan of Action for the Implementation of the Strategic Partnership, the Strategic Cooperation Program, and future joint statements.
Third, Russian ideas require greater pragmatization. Without ...
... MGIMO University; Alexander Korolev, Deputy Director of Centre for Comprehensive European and International Studies of Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs at HSE University; Elena Pyltsina, Senior Research Fellow at Centre for Vietnam and ASEAN Studies at Institute of China and Contemporary Asia of the Russian Academy of Sciences; and Victor Sumsky, Chief Research Fellow at Group of the Asia-Pacific Region Problems at Institute of World Economy and International Relations of the Russian Academy of Sciences took part in the event from the Russian side....
Working Paper No. 92 / 2025
Working Paper No. 92 / 2025
The following working paper examines the relationship between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). It includes a detailed assessment of trade and economic ties between the two associations, identifying the key priorities and interests of EAEU member states in developing trade and economic relations with ASEAN countries. The paper also attempts ...
... given to the challenge of formulating effective strategies for Russia and other EAEU member states to develop relations with Southeast Asian nations.
The roundtable opened with welcoming remarks from RIAC Director General Ivan Timofeev, Chairman of the Russia–ASEAN Business Council and RIAC Vice-President Ivan Polyakov, and Head of the International Interaction Section at the Integration Development Department of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) Dmitry Ezhov. Ivan Polyakov emphasized the importance of ...
... military exercises with China.
The existing ASEAN-led mechanisms provide space for every actor with a shared vision with the ASEAN member states to achieve regional security stability. Russia actively participates in these dialogue mechanisms, from the ASEAN-Russia Dialogue, the ASEAN Regional Forum, to the East Asia Summit. This participation is based on the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC), a code of conduct among ASEAN members and partners that promotes respect for sovereignty, refrains from intervention,...
... the possibility of launching direct air links between the two countries, and Russia reaffirmed its interest in implementing joint projects in the gas sector and peaceful nuclear cooperation. Finally, Anwar Ibrahim invited Vladimir Putin to attend the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur in October 2025, in Malaysia’s capacity as this year’s chair. In turn, the Russian president extended an invitation to the King of Malaysia to visit Russia at his convenience. Although the prospects for both visits are dim, the main thing in this case is to observe the diplomatic ritual and demonstrate good intentions in public....
