Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin met Vietnam's President Luong Cuong Wednesday, seeking to bolster support from its long-standing ally as Moscow's isolation over the war in Ukraine grows. During his visit,

Vietnam solidifies its bond with Russia amidst China's unease, praising Moscow's achievements under President Putin. Increased flights and special tariffs are set to boost tourism. Russia's investments in Vietnam's oil assets and engagement with North Korea and Myanmar concern Beijing about Moscow's influence in its region.

Vietnam and Russia have issued a joint communiqué on Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Vladimirovich Mishustin’s official visit to the Southeast Asian nation from January 14 to 15.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov laid stress on the promising prospects of Vietnam - Russia collaboration in developing a nuclear power plant in the Southeast Asian country during a press conference in Moscow on January 14.

Russia and Vietnam signed an agreement on nuclear energy on Tuesday during a visit by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin aimed at deepening ties between the two long-standing allies.

Opposition parties are set to unite and call a vote of no-confidence in the Russia-friendly prime minister of Slovakia.

Vietnam and Russia have witnessed remarkable trade and economic ties over the recent past, with trade volume showing robust growth despite global headwinds, according to Deputy Minister of Russian Economic Development Vladimir Ilichev.

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam and Russia inked Tuesday an agreement to boost cooperation on nuclear energy during Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin’s two-day visit to Hanoi.

Russia is willing to help develop Vietnam's nuclear power sector and provide it with crude oil and LNG, the two countries said on Wednesday.

MOSCOW. Jan 16 (Interfax) - The Russian government will provide support to the plant assembling GAZ Group vehicles in Vietnam, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said on Thursday at a government meeting. "The Russia-Vietnam joint venture assembling Russian GAZ vehicles in Da Nang will receive support," Mishustin said, without providing any details.

Hanoi is restarting its civilian nuclear program nearly a decade after canceling it over cost and safety concerns.