Russia has released 24 Filipinos who had been detained for months without charges in a Siberian city, following a meeting between Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The release came after Marcos expressed concern for the detainees during a summit in Kazan, where he was attending as the current president of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The freed Filipinos are expected to arrive in Manila, with Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro welcoming them. The detentions were reportedly linked to possible immigration law violations, and there were suspicions of illegal job recruitment. Putin assured Marcos that he was unaware of the issue but promised to resolve it. The Philippines, a key U.S. ally, had previously condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, aligning with most ASEAN members. This diplomatic engagement highlights the complex international relations and the importance of addressing human rights concerns.
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Russia frees 24 Filipinos after Philippine President Marcos talks with Putin
