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Singapore PM Lawrence Wong to visit Russia’s Kazan, first since Ukraine war sanctions | South China Morning Post https://amp-scmp-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/amp.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3356593/singapore-pm-lawrence-wong-visit-russias-kazan-first-ukraine-war-sanctions?amp_gsa=1&amp_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQIUAKwASCAAgM%3D#amp_tf=From %1%24s&aoh=17811866221427&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scmp.com%2Fweek-asia%2Fpolitics%2Farticle%2F3356593%2Fsingapore-pm-lawrence-wong-visit-russias-kazan-first-ukraine-war-sanctions   Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is scheduled to visit Kazan, Russia, in mid-June 2026 to attend the    **Asean-Russia Commemorative Summit**, which marks the 35th anniversary of dialogue relations between Moscow and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The summit is expected to take place between June 17 and June 19, 2026. Here are the key points regarding the context and significance of this visit:    * **First Visit Since Sanctions:** This trip marks the first high-level engagement by a Singaporean leader in Russia since the city-state imposed unilateral sanctions on Moscow following the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Singapore’s sanctions, which included export controls on military-related items and restrictions on financial transactions with specific Russian banks, set it apart from its ASEAN neighbors, none of which took similar measures.    * **Regional Context:** The visit is primarily viewed through the lens of ASEAN diplomacy. As the event is an official ASEAN-Russia commemorative summit, all leaders of the 10-nation bloc are expected to attend. The visit aligns with Singapore's pragmatic "constructive engagement" approach to foreign policy, where the country maintains the importance of upholding international law and sovereignty while balancing diplomatic participation in regional multilateral forums.    * **Diplomatic Balancing Act:** Since the invasion of Ukraine, diplomatic relations between Singapore and Russia have been cool. Singapore has consistently and strongly condemned Russia’s invasion at the UN and in its own parliament, citing the importance of the UN Charter and the territorial integrity of sovereign states. Observers note that while Singapore continues to hold these principles, it also prioritizes its role within ASEAN and its long-standing pragmatic foreign policy.    * **Energy and Economic Speculation:** Some analysts have speculated on the potential for economic discussions, noting that Russian crude oil could theoretically serve as a feedstock for Singapore's refineries. However, as of the reports leading up to the summit, Singapore has maintained its stance and has not been importing Russian crude.    * **Uncertainty Regarding Bilateral Meetings:** While the summit is hosted by Russia, it remains unconfirmed whether Prime Minister Wong will hold formal bilateral meetings with President Vladimir Putin. In summary, the visit is characterized as a pragmatic diplomatic necessity for Singapore to maintain its commitments to ASEAN, rather than a shift in its firm stance against Russia's invasion of Ukraine or its adherence to i nternational law.