PH moves closer to Russia

In the old days, this would alarm America.

Duterte open to naval exercises with Russia

BY CATHERINE S. VALENTE, TMT AND FERNAN MARASIGAN, TMT

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte is considering joint naval exercises with Russia as a move to enhance the two countries’ maritime ties, a Palace official said on Thursday.

In a news conference, presidential spokesman Ernesto Abella said Duterte saw the visit by two Russian vessels in Manila as a sign that the Philippines could strengthen its “naval diplomacy” with Russia.

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Source: manilatimes.net