Reportedly, #Zelenskiy's push for the #PeaceSummit at the #ShangriLaDialogue in #Singapore wasn't as warmly received as expected. He's obviously hoping to get #BBM (President Marcos) & the #Philippines on #Ukraine's side for the peace initiative. This last minute surprise will throw the Philippine diplomatic staff in an uproar 🤣.
Marcos was the keynote speaker at the #ShangriLaDialogue, but the two weren't able to rub elbows during the conference, as the Philippine president left #Singapore late Friday evening, May 3.
Mr #Zelensky’s surprise attendance in the middle of #Asia’s leading security forum effectively thrust #Russia’s invasion of #Ukraine to the forefront of everyone’s minds and also forcefully demonstrates how interconnected the security issues in #Europe & #Asia are.
"Deliberately grounded on a tiny reef in the #SouthChinaSea, part of an island chain claimed by the two Asian countries, the #BRPSierraMadre is now the unlikely base for a detachment of Filipino marines who stand guard over the atoll, scanning the turquoise waters for Chinese ships." #AyunginShoal#SecondThomasShoal#Philippines
Ukrainian President Volodymyr #Zelensky has arrived in #Singapore June 1 and will address the #ShangriLaDialogue on June 2, as he seeks to rally support for his country, which faces a renewed assault two years after Russian forces invaded.
The Ukrainian delegation hopes to meet the Chinese delegation led by Defence Minister #DongJun#China
In anticipation of a big announcement by the Department of National Defense this June, here's a tidy presentation of the #Gripen's capabilities. #Philippines#JAS39
#China’s defense minister warned Sunday of “limits” to #Beijing’s restraint on the #SouthChinaSea and over the deployment of ballistic missiles in the #AsiaPacific region.
After his speech, Dong was asked several questions by delegates but remained preoccupied with #Taiwan and had to be prompted by the moderator to address other issues. He accused foreign powers of interfering in “domestic issues” and “emboldening Taiwan separatists”. “We’re very confident in our capability to deter Taiwan independence. #ShangriLaDialogue