Russia-ASEAN Summit: President Vladimir Putin is hosting ASEAN leaders in Kazan to push a wider “strategic partnership” with the bloc, including East Timor, with talks covering trade, investment, energy, agriculture, digital cooperation, science, tourism and humanitarian links. Regional Diplomacy: The summit marks the 35th anniversary of Russia-ASEAN relations and includes a declaration plus planned bilateral meetings with multiple leaders. Ukraine Conflict Spillover: In the same period, Ukraine launched a major drone attack on a Moscow oil refinery, prompting flight disruptions at several Moscow airports and highlighting how the wider war continues to affect regional stability. Humanitarian Climate Prep: FAO and WFP launched a joint appeal to protect about 8.8 million people from El Niño-linked extreme weather risks across 22 high-priority countries, including parts of Asia and the Pacific. US Indo-Pacific Aid: The US Navy’s Pacific Partnership 2026 will include Timor-Leste among stops for disaster preparedness and medical/engineering support across the region.