2026/50 “The ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit: Symbolism, Aspirations and Niche Cooperation” by Ian Storey

Looking ahead, Russia will continue to leverage ASEAN-led mechanisms to diversify international partnerships and mitigate the effects of Western isolation, but its influence will remain constrained by its limited economic weight and the continuing repercussions of the war with Ukraine. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit (ARCS) in June 2026 reviewed progress in their dialogue partnership and set goals for the next five years. The summit produced four key documents that reiterated key principles and identified wa... [13951 chars]