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Norobiik @Norobiik@noc.social

The Ukrainian leader was in nearby over the weekend to attend the , where he accused both and of trying to undermine a in .

is set to arrive in late Sunday, June 2. This is his first ever visit.

’s Zelenskiy to visit Manila
rappler.com/philippines/nation

Ukraine's Zelenskiy to visit ManilaRAPPLER
Norobiik @Norobiik@noc.social

I did not expect this 😳

Reportedly, 's push for the at the in wasn't as warmly received as expected. He's obviously hoping to get (President Marcos) & the on 's side for the peace initiative. This last minute surprise will throw the Philippine diplomatic staff in an uproar 🤣.

And is definitely not going to like this (a good thing).

Jun 03, 2024, 00:37 · · · Web · 0 · 2
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Norobiik @Norobiik@noc.social

Philippine President . is welcoming Ukrainian President Vlodomir to on Monday, June 3, a historic meeting that is expected to catch the attention of and .

’s Zelenskiy in Manila, meets ’ Marcos for the first time
rappler.com/philippines/video-

Ukraine's Zelenskiy in Manila, meets Philippines' Marcos for the first timeRAPPLER
Norobiik @Norobiik@noc.social

The (CCG) has been accused of seizing and dumping overboard food and other supplies meant for stationed at a remote outpost in (), and allegedly obstructing a medical evacuation of ailing soldiers.

#CoastGuard seizes PH supplies for Ayungin
globalnation.inquirer.net/2383

TIGHT GUARDING A China Coast Guard vessel keeps a close watch on a small Filipino fishing boat in this photo taken earlier this month some 93 kilometers (50 nautical miles) away from Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea. —Richard A. Reyes
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Norobiik @Norobiik@noc.social

He's wearing a , the informal version of our .
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Marcos was the keynote speaker at the , but the two weren't able to rub elbows during the conference, as the Philippine president left late Friday evening, May 3.

Like , Marcos also put a spotlight on during his speech at the summit

’s in Manila, meets ’ Marcos for the first time
rappler.com/philippines/video-

HISTORIC VISIT. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. meets with Ukrainian President Vlodomir Zelenskiy in Manila on June 3, 2024.
Norobiik @Norobiik@noc.social

He couldn't get ’s President-elect to go, that's why he's here.
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Mr ’s surprise attendance in the middle of ’s leading security forum effectively thrust ’s invasion of to the forefront of everyone’s minds and also forcefully demonstrates how interconnected the security issues in & are.

Zelensky’s surprise visit highlights how security between Europe and is interlinked
straitstimes.com/singapore/zel

Zelensky’s surprise visit highlights how security between Europe and Asia-Pacific is interlinkedThe Straits Times
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Norobiik @Norobiik@noc.social

The two leaders met at the Philippine presidential palace (), after made an unscheduled appearance at Asia's biggest security conference in on the weekend, his second visit to since 's invasion of in 2022.

will open an embassy in this year, Zelenskiy said.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy thanks ' Marcos for support
msn.com/en-gb/news/world/ukrai

Malacanang, the Philippines' presidential palace along the river
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Norobiik @Norobiik@noc.social

The stained glass art depicts our national hero , datu of . He defeated the Spanish invaders & their allies at a battle there
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had planned but failed to meet with on the sidelines of the annual defense gathering in and decided to fly to to personally invite Marcos to attend the summit in .

Zelenskyy in to promote peace summit he says and are trying to undermine
msn.com/en-gb/news/world/zelen

Zelenskyy signing the guest logbook in Malacanang palace while President Marcos looks on.
Norobiik @Norobiik@noc.social

has yet to say if himself will fly to for the conference or will send a high-level official on his behalf, but the Philippine government’s participation will likely not sit well with , which is not invited to the peace summit and has called the event meaningless.

confirms participation in Swiss on
rappler.com/philippines/marcos

Philippines confirms participation in Swiss peace summit on UkraineRAPPLER
Norobiik @Norobiik@noc.social

With 's economy heavily reliant on trade from both the and , Prime Minister has been accused of playing down ' encroachments into , asserting that his country has no issues with .

Malaysia urged to follow ’ lead and get tougher with Beijing over claims
msn.com/en-xl/news/other/malay

A Chinese coastguard ship manoeuvres close to a Philippine coastguard vessel in the South China Sea earlier this year. Photo: EPA-EFE © Provided by South China Morning Post
Norobiik @Norobiik@noc.social

Data from the navy stated that there were 11 People’s Liberation Army-Navy () warships monitored from May 28 to June 3 inside the western section of the Philippine .

This number was more than twice as large compared to the only five PLAN warships spotted the previous week.

presence in doubles–PH Navy
inquirer.net/405720/chinese-wa

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Norobiik @Norobiik@noc.social

has surged defense spending in recent years, buying fleets of , and scores of to meet mounting regional tensions.

But it has struggled to find enough , and to operate and maintain them.

Short on troops, opens military to non-citizens
globalnation.inquirer.net/2385

Norobiik @Norobiik@noc.social

The name of the government organization was not disclosed, but the company said the country is known to have repeated conflict with over territory in the , raising the possibility that it may be the , which has been targeted by Chinese state-sponsored groups like in the past.

Chinese State-Backed Cyber Espionage Targets Southeast Asian Government
thehackernews.com/2024/06/chin

Chinese State-Backed Cyber Espionage Targets Southeast Asian GovernmentThe Hacker News
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Norobiik @Norobiik@noc.social

The interview came at perhaps the toughest moment for since the early days of the war. insisted, however, that it was too early to write off the country, and that he remained positive despite all his frustrations. “I’m not in despair at all … I don’t feel like we are on a sinking ship which is going to the bottom. We are not shouting ‘save us’.”

'Time is our life’: Volodymyr Zelenskiy on balancing urgency with diplomacy in the war against
theguardian.com/world/ng-inter

The Guardian’s editor-in-chief, Katharine Viner (L), head of news, Nick Hopkins (3rd L), and international correspondents Shaun Walker (2nd L) and Luke Harding interviewing Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Photograph: Julia Kochetova/The Guardian
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Norobiik @Norobiik@noc.social

Zelenskiy also requested for medical aid & mental health professionals - we have some of the best 👍
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy thanked his Philippine counterpart on Monday (June 3) for Manila's participation in a high-level later this month, describing it as a "very strong signal" towards achieving peace in his war-torn nation.

meets 's Jr in [VIDEO]
msn.com/en-us/news/world/zelen

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Norobiik @Norobiik@noc.social

, — The United States Coast Guard () will deploy its assets to support the Philippine Coast Guard () “in upholding its ” in the amid the looming implementation of ’s anti-trespassing policy which encroaches on the country’s

PCG: US Coast Guard to deploy assets in WPS amid China’s trespassing rule
inquirer.net/405847/pcg-us-coa

PCG: US Coast Guard to deploy assets in WPS amid China’s trespassing ruleINQUIRER.net
Norobiik @Norobiik@noc.social

In a move which a security analyst deems to be permissible, the reportedly dismantled and confiscated Chinese installed within the vicinity of () in the .

China’s state publication on Tuesday claimed that the personnel of “repeatedly damaged” Chinese fishermen’s nets last May 15.

Philippine Navy destroys Chinese fishing nets in Ayungin
inquirer.net/405841/philippine

Philippine Navy destroys Chinese fishing nets in Ayungin—reportINQUIRER.net
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Norobiik @Norobiik@noc.social

North Korea's all-out military support of 's invasion of is also hardening the and 's response.
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The and participated in a precision guided bombing drill over the peninsula in the wake of sending balloons carrying into a signal of growing tensions in the region. CNN's Will Ripley reports.

US B-1B bomber drops live munitions in ‘show of force’ against North Korea [VIDEO]
edition.cnn.com/2024/06/05/wor

A US B-1B bomber takes off to execute precision bombing runs in practice targets in South Korea.
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Norobiik @Norobiik@noc.social

This isn't good news for the either. We're getting US support & funding to acquire & upgrade second-hand but pilot training may also be a problem for us.
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Kyiv is increasingly frustrated by the limited training pipeline. The U.S. says it has other customers.

Ukraine frustrated with US over F-16 pilot training
edition.cnn.com/2024/06/05/inv

Norobiik @Norobiik@noc.social

(PCG) spokesperson Rear Admiral said Thursday the ongoing conference of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations () coast guard in will pave the way for the crafting of such rules of conduct between coast guards of member states.

bats for Asean coast guard protocol amid woes
inquirer.net/405884/philippine

This frame grab from handout video footage taken and released on April 30, 2024, by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) shows the Philippine Coast Guard ship BRP Bagacay (center) being hit by water cannons from Chinese Coast Guard vessels near the Chinese-controlled Scarborough Shoal in disputed waters of the South China Sea. The Philippines said the China Coast Guard fired water cannons on April 30 at two of its vessels, causing damage to one of them, during a patrol near a reef off the Southeast Asian country. (Photo by Handout / Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) / AFP)
Norobiik @Norobiik@noc.social

European nations hold stakes in the , one of the ’ main concerns, as 30% of trade between and goes through the contested waterway.

The Philippines and also rank third and fourth, respectively, on the list of countries with the biggest covers.

Philippines and France commit to protect oceans, ratify
rappler.com/philippines/france

LOGO. French ambassador to Manila Marie Fontanel presents the visual identity of the Blue Nations initiative on Wednesday, June 5.
Norobiik @Norobiik@noc.social

Japanese, U.S. and South Korean vessels conducted their first three-way drill on Thursday off 's coast as the countries strengthen their maritime ties in response to increased assertiveness by in pressing its territorial claims.

, , Korea coast guards hold 1st joint drill off Japan's coast as China concerns rise
msn.com/en-gb/news/world/japan

Japanese, U.S. and South Korean coast guard vessels conducted their first three-way drill on Thursday off Japan's coast as the countries strengthen their maritime ties in response to increased assertiveness by China in pressing its territorial claims.
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