# Putin: Russia and Vietnam share similar approaches to international issues

https://mins.news/en/item/51658

- TASS, 2026-09-09 16:10 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2184999

> Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow and Hanoi have identical or closely aligned positions on many pressing international issues. He said both countries defend international law, sovereignty and non-interference, while stressing coordination at multilateral forums including the Russia-ASEAN dialogue.

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