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The IOC is reviewing Olympic Charter revisions emphasising political neutrality in sport, prompting concerns that the changes could facilitate Russia's return to international competition despite ongoing sanctions.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged ASEAN and Russia to deepen strategic cooperation across multiple sectors, emphasizing dialogue and diplomacy as essential for managing geopolitical tensions at the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has travelled to Kazan, Russia, to lead his country's participation in the Asean-Russia Commemorative Summit and hold bilateral discussions with President Vladimir Putin centring on energy and food security.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has lauded the completion of the Asean-Russia Strategic Programme on Trade and Investment Cooperation 2026-2035, calling it a crucial catalyst for expanding regional economic ties.