Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte attends a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during his visit to Moscow, Russia. Photo: Reuters

Russia romances Southeast Asia with trade and arms, but it’s no match for China

Russian overtures have been welcomed by Southeast Asia amid trade war uncertainties and disputes in the South China Sea
But even in embracing Moscow, the countries realise the limits of this courtship, for Russia’s primary relationship in the region is still with China

Topic | Russia

Meaghan Tobin

Published: 12:00am, 12 Oct, 2019

Updated: 1:35pm, 12 Dec, 2019

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte attends a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during his visit to Moscow, Russia. Photo: Reuters

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Meaghan Tobin

Meaghan Tobin has nearly a decade of experience spanning journalism and public policy in Washington, Taipei and Beijing. For the Post, she covers geopolitics, diplomacy and policy trends in Southeast Asia and the Pacific.