THE EVOLUTION OF ATTITUDE BY SOUTHEAST ASIAN COUNTRIES TO RUSSIA’S SPECIAL MILITARY OPERATION ON UKRAINE

Abstract

The article presents a brief analysis of the evolution of the attitude of the countries of Southeast Asia to Russia's special military operation on the territory of Ukraine in the second half of 2022 - early 2023. It is concluded that the position of some ASEAN member states has changed under the pressure from the collective West led by the United States, points out the need to intensify Russia's actions in foreign policy contacts with the countries of the Southeast Asian region in order to develop mutually beneficial relations.