Prime Minister Le Minh Hung’s attendance at the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit marking the 35th anniversary of dialogue relations has reaffirmed Vietnam’s role as a key bridge between Russia and ASEAN.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has described Vietnam as a steadfast friend and one of Moscow's most important partners in Asia during talks with Prime Minister Le Minh Hung.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung joined ASEAN and Russian leaders in Kazan as both sides marked 35 years of dialogue relations and looked to deepen strategic cooperation.

Vietnam reaffirmed its support for the peaceful settlement of disputes and conflicts as Prime Minister Le Minh Hung addressed the ASEAN-Russia summit in Kazan.

Speaking at the ASEAN-Russia Business Forum in Kazan, PM Le Minh Hung outlined key areas for deeper economic and technological collaboration.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on June 17 met leaders of two major Russian companies - State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom and oil and gas group Zarubezhneft - in Kazan, the capital of Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan.

The Vietnamese community in Russia remains an important bridge strengthening ties between the two nations, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung said.

A proposal for Vietnam to open a Consulate General in Kazan emerged during Prime Minister Le Minh Hung's meeting with Tatarstan leader Rustam Minnikhanov as both sides explored new avenues for cooperation.

Russia's Republic of Tatarstan welcomed Prime Minister Le Minh Hung with a traditional bread, salt and sweets ceremony as he began his official visit to Kazan.

At the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, PM Le Minh Hung will lead a high-level delegation to the ASEAN-Russia Summit commemorating the 35th anniversary of relations between ASEAN and Russia, to be held in Kazan, Russia, on June 17-18.

Da Nang welcomed the first direct flight connecting Moscow and the central city on May 23, marking the restoration of a direct air link between the two destinations after several years.

Vietnam and Russia have agreed to deepen cooperation in maritime affairs, including naval collaboration, marine research and shipbuilding, as part of efforts to further expand their comprehensive strategic partnership.

Russian tourists are returning to Khanh Hoa in large numbers, but the popular tourism hub is facing a severe shortage of Russian-speaking tour guides.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi had a working session with a delegation from the Russian Federation Council led by First Deputy Chairman Andrey Yatskin, in Moscow on May 14, discussing the expansion of multifaceted cooperation in 2026.

Hundreds of people gathered in Hanoi on May 7 for the “Immortal Regiment” commemorative march honoring Vietnamese and Soviet soldiers who fought and died in wars defending their homelands.

The Archival Committee of Saint Petersburg and the Archives Department of the CPV Central Committee Office held an online mid-term review to assess cooperation results since the signing of their partnership agreement in 2021.

A special exhibition titled “156 Portraits of Lenin – From the Collection of the V.I. Lenin Memorial in Ulyanovsk” opened at the Ho Chi Minh Museum in Hanoi on April 22.​

In efforts to attract more international visitors, Da Nang has officially resumed air services from Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) from April 2026, signalling a strong rebound and broader global connectivity.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for Vietnam and Russia to move swiftly in implementing agreements on oil and gas cooperation, underscoring energy as a cornerstone of bilateral ties.