President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced Russia will deport 24 Filipino citizens who have been detained for nine months. The decision follows a direct appeal made by Marcos to President Vladimir Putin during a recent visit to Russia. Details regarding the reasons for the initial detention were not disclosed. Marcos expressed gratitude to Putin for addressing the case and facilitating the Filipinos’ release. The repatriation process for the 24 individuals is expected to begin shortly, though a specific timeline remains unclear. This development marks a rare instance of diplomatic intervention yielding a positive outcome between the two nations amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.