Title:

 Russia-Philippines Defense Ties to Get a New Boost

Author:

Prashanth Parameswaran

Source:

The Diplomat

Date:

October 17, 2017

Description:

Last week, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte disclosed that Moscow would be donating some defense material to the Philippines later this month. The transfer, if it occurs as scheduled, will mark part of what is expected to be a bigger October boost for Russia-Philippines military ties.