Recalibrating Moscow’s Strategies in Asia Russia and Southeast Asia in a Multipolar World
Journal: Estudos Internacionais Revista de Relações Internacionais da PUC Minas
Year: 2024

Russia’s partnership with China acted as a strategic cushion for the country’s leadership to launch the military operation in Ukraine. At the same time, warm relations with long-term allies in Asia reinforced Russia’s decision to make such a dangerous move and take the risks of being cut-off financially from the West. In this sense, relations not only with China but with other Asian middle and small powers is crucial for Russia’s development in the upcoming years. Southeast Asia appears to be on