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Daily Brief: Morning — June 18, 2026
The Piaz Morning Brief for Thursday, June 18, 2026. 5 stories, independent analysis, no ads and no lobby money. Overnight, ABC News International reports a recent summit in Russia solidified Moscow's economic and strategic partnerships across Southeast Asia. What the byline won't tell you: While mainstream outlets frame renewed Russia-A.S.E.A.N. ties as a diplomatic maneuver, Washington's persistent sanctions and military build-up in the Indo-Pacific are the driving force pushing nations like Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia into Moscow's embrace. In this brief: 1. Putin Forges Deeper Ties with…
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