Duterte’s paradigm shift to Russia: An end to US reliance?
Russia must cease to be at the margins of Philippine diplomacy, President Duterte said during his departure speech at the Davao International Airport for his four-day trip to Russia.
Russia must cease to be at the margins of Philippine diplomacy, President Duterte said during his departure speech at the Davao International Airport for his four-day trip to Russia.
President Rodrigo Duterte has expressed interest in exploring areas of cooperation with Russia as he vowed to correct the “strategic oversight” that has led to the country’s dependence on its traditional Western allies, including the United States.