Editorial

15:56 JST, June 27, 2024

If Vietnam turns a blind eye to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and strengthens ties with Moscow, which has defied international law, it will arouse suspicions in the international community that values the “rule of law.”

Vietnam’s excessive leaning toward Russia would threaten the stability of Southeast Asia and, in turn, may have a negative impact on the security of Vietnam itself.

Russian President Vladimir Putin recently visited Vietnam, a nation traditionally on good terms with Russia, and expressed his intention to bolster support in areas such as energy and security.

Since the start of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, Putin has focused his foreign visits on allied and friendly countries such as China, Belarus and........

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