In an effort to strengthen the European Union’s (EU) energy self-sufficiency, the European Parliament (EP) has just approved a plan to completely eliminate imports of Russian gas. However, this decision has met with opposition from some member states, who fear that “shutting off” the flow of gas from Russia could trigger a price surge in the energy market, harming the economy.

Rosatom will transfer technology, localise nuclear components, and support the development of Viet Nam’s nuclear science and industry to ensure the peaceful use of nuclear energy and contribute to socio-economic development.

Party General Secretary To Lam hosted a reception on December 9 for visiting Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Sergey Shoigu, stressing that the visit holds significant importance as it will further strengthen cooperation between the two countries’ specialised agencies in security, defence, and other strategic areas.

Viet Nam attaches great importance to the fight against corruption, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh affirmed during a meeting on December 3 with a visiting delegation from Russia's Presidential Civil Service, Personnel and Anti-Corruption Directorate led by Aide to the Russian President Dmitry Mironov.

Ha Noi–Moscow Business Forum was held on December 1 in the capital city of Viet Nam to commemorate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Viet Nam and Russia, with the participation of leaders of the two capital cities and a large number of businesses from both countries.

An investment, trade, and tourism promotion conference for Thanh Hoa Province in Russia 2025 was held at the Ha Noi–Moscow Multifunctional Complex (Incentra) in Moscow on November 20.

Nguyen Khac Dinh, Member of the Party Central Committee and Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA), chaired an online meeting between the Viet Nam–Russia Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group and the Russian Federation Council's Group for Cooperation with the Vietnamese NA.

Teachers and students of the department of Vietnamese language at Moscow State Linguistic University (MGLU), together with many Vietnamese-language students from other prestigious universities in Moscow, recently held a “special class” aimed at improving their Vietnamese through revisiting lessons from the proletarian revolution, while also exploring interesting aspects of Viet Nam.

The package include 58 rescue boats, 1,000 sets of bowls and dishes, 1,000 blankets, 1,000 bedding kits, 55 sets of tents, and a huge amount of canned food. It was transported to Hue on the same day for allocation to flood-stricken communities.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met bilaterally with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese and Russian Deputy PM Alexey Overchuk on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit and related meetings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 27 afternoon.

Syrian Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has just visited Russia, opening a new phase for Russia-Syria relations. The positive movements taking place in the Middle East have further contributed to increasing the confidence and support of countries for the process of economic reconstruction, post-conflict social healing and international integration of Damascus.

Russian President Vladimir Putin recently visited Tajikistan to attend the Russia-Central Asia Summit and a meeting of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

Politburo Member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, and President of the Viet Nam Fatherland Front Central Committee (VFFCC) Do Van Chien, hosted a reception in Ha Noi on October 1 for the delegation of the Russian Federation attending the First Viet Nam–Russia People’s Forum.

Politburo member and President of the Viet Nam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Do Van Chien had a meeting with the Russian delegation who are in Viet Nam for the first Viet Nam – Russia People’s Forum on October 1, during which he highlight the event as a meaningful one to deepen the friendship between the two countries while opening up new ways for people-to-people diplomacy.

Viet Nam-Russia relations are regarded as entering a “new atmosphere” following recent cooperative events between the two countries.

Chairman of the State Duma of the Russian Federal Assembly Vyacheslav Volodin will lead a high-level delegation of Russia to pay an official visit to Viet Nam and co-chair the fourth meeting of the Viet Nam – Russia Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation Committee from September 28–29.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has sent congratulations to Duc Phuc after the singer won the first prize at the international music contest Intervision 2025 in Moscow, Russia.

Russia attaches importance to advancing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Viet Nam, identifying Viet Nam as one of its leading partners in the region, said Nikolai Patrushev, Aide to the President of Russia and Chairman of the Maritime Board.

Minister of Public Security Gen. Luong Tam Quang hosted a reception in Ha Noi on September 16 for Nikolai Patrushev, Aide to the President of Russia and Chairman of the Maritime Board.

An exhibition themed “President Ho Chi Minh – the founder of Viet Nam–Russia friendship” opened on September 10 at the Ho Chi Minh Institute in Saint Petersburg, Russia.