Following Putin’s trip to North Korea, he dropped by Vietnam to visit the city of Hanoi. While Putin’s visit to North Korea focused solely on military matters, reviving a prior defense agreement, his time in Vietnam was far more laid back. Although Vietnam and Russia have strong military ties, Vietnam prioritizes its relations with the United States. The first of three takeaways from this trip was that Putin’s visit was an attempt to show that he is not isolated from the world. Lastly, Putin’s visit allowed Vietnam to show that it can balance multiple relationships with major powers in an approach called “bamboo diplomacy.”Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/20/world/asia/takeaways-putin-vietnam-visit.html

Source: New York Times June 21, 2024 13:00 UTC