Reported 8 months ago
On June 13, 2024, Russian President Putin visited the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research in Moscow, then news emerged that he will visit Vietnam this week. Despite being a key US partner, Vietnam's reception of Putin has drawn severe criticism from the US embassy in Vietnam. Both countries will discuss sensitive topics like weapons and energy cooperation, with Russia being Vietnam's largest arms supplier and conducting oil and gas exploration in areas also claimed by China. The visit is seen as part of Vietnam's balanced diplomatic policy and efforts to strengthen ties with Russia amidst US sanctions.
Source: YAHOO