Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing to host the Russia-ASEAN summit, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. The summit will also facilitate a series of bilateral meetings for Putin with leaders from various nations. Peskov indicated a busy schedule of discussions is planned alongside the main summit events. Details regarding specific meeting participants and agenda items have not yet been released. The summit aims to strengthen relations between Russia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. This event underscores Russia’s continued focus on expanding diplomatic and economic ties within the Asia-Pacific region.