Russia Makes Inroads in Southeast Asia

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Russia Makes Inroads in Southeast Asia

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Russia is expanding its influence in Southeast Asia primarily through leveraging energy exports to meet the region's high fuel demand. This move strengthens Russia’s geopolitical presence in a strategically important and energy-dependent region.

Energy is Putin’s strongest card in a fuel-hungry region.

World Politics Energy Russia Southeast Asia energy exports geopolitics fuel demand Putin

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