SOCHI, Russia - The Kremlin has seized on the visit by southeast Asian leaders for a summit as an opportunity to show Russia still has friends on the international stage, despite being cold-shouldered by the West over the conflict in Ukraine.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) greets Myanmar President Htin Kyaw during the welcoming ceremony at the Russia-ASEAN summit in Sochi on May 20.
