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Sanctions have held back Russia-Singapore economic ties, Putin tells PM Wong
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin greets Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during a ceremony to welcome South-east Asian leaders and heads of delegations participating in the Russia-Asean summit, which commemorates 35 years of collaboration between Russia and the Asean countries, in the central Russian city of Kazan June 17, 2026. — AFP pic
Friday, 19 Jun 2026 11:53 AM MYT

KAZAN (Russia), June ‌19 — Russian President Vladimir Putin ‌told Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong yesterday that the potential for economic cooperation ‌between their ⁠two ⁠countries ⁠had not been ⁠fully ⁠realised due ⁠to the impact of sanctions.

A wide range of ⁠countries have imposed sanctions on Russia over ⁠the Ukraine ⁠conflict. — Reuters

 

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