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Eyal, J. (2026, August 19). Russia’s ‘pivot to Asia’ takes a turn as it prioritises ties with isolated regimes over bigger economies. The Straits Times. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/russias-pivot-to-asia-takes-a-turn-as-it-prioritises-ties-with-isolated-regimes-over-bigger
Eyal, Jonathan. “Russia’s ‘pivot to Asia’ takes a turn as it prioritises ties with isolated regimes over bigger economies.” The Straits Times, 19 Aug. 2026, https://www.straitstimes.com/world/russias-pivot-to-asia-takes-a-turn-as-it-prioritises-ties-with-isolated-regimes-over-bigger.
Eyal, Jonathan. “Russia’s ‘pivot to Asia’ takes a turn as it prioritises ties with isolated regimes over bigger economies.” The Straits Times, August 19, 2026. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/russias-pivot-to-asia-takes-a-turn-as-it-prioritises-ties-with-isolated-regimes-over-bigger.
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On August 18, Japan's Ambassador to Russia, Akira Moto, was summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry in Moscow for a stern reprimand. After the meeting, he encountered aggressive behavior from Russian bystanders and journalists while trying to leave, being jostled as he attempted to get back to his embassy car. This incident highlights a shift in Russia's foreign policy, where it is prioritizing relationships with isolated regimes over larger economies, a move that marks a change in its "pivot to Asia" strategy.
