Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov stated that the US under President Donald Trump's administration is inconsistent in its statements and actions, which complicates the situation. He noted that Russia can resist potential additional sanctions from Washington, but acknowledged that hypothetical tariffs of up to 500% on Russia's trading partners would require analysis. Despite this, Moscow remains committed to improving relations with the US.
https://www.fakti.bg/en/world/985035-moscow-500-tariffs-from-trump-russia-knows-how-to-resist-sanctionsUS President Trump has announced that duties he suspended in April will snap back, even more steeply, by the new deadline. He has imposed tariffs ranging from 20 to 50% on countries including Japan and South Korea, with a 25% tariff for both. Indonesia, Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Brunei, and Myanmar face duties of 20-40%. Vietnam is one of two countries, along with Britain, to have reached a tentative agreement with Trump. US officials say they are prioritizing their commitment to East and South-east Asia, with Senator Rubio stating that the US will not abandon the region.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/money/2025/07/11/rubio-says-asian-nations-may-get-better-tariffs-during-asean-summit-in-malaysia/183526The US has imposed sanctions on UN Human Rights Council member Francesca Albanese, drawing strong condemnation from UN officials and human rights organizations. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, described the move as a "dangerous precedent" that undermines international law. UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk urged the US to lift the sanctions, calling for constructive dialogue over legal actions. Several UN experts and Special Rapporteurs, including Ben Saul and Mariana Katzarova, have condemned the decision, labeling it an attack on the entire UN system.
https://en.tempo.co/read/2026989/world-reacts-to-us-sanctions-against-un-special-rapporteur-francesca-albaneseUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is calling for "biting" sanctions on major sources of income that finance the war, including penalties on countries buying Russian oil. US President Donald Trump is considering supporting legislation with steep sanctions, including 500% tariffs on Russia's key exports, which has garnered over 80 co-sponsors in Congress. However, a Republican foreign policy expert believes the bill is largely symbolic and doesn't significantly increase the president's powers to enforce sanctions, as it leaves the decision to negotiate in good faith up to Trump. Ukrainian officials have lost faith that Trump can secure a favorable peace deal, while Trump thinks he can cajole Russian President Putin into a settlement through economic warfare.
https://www.politico.eu/article/donald-trump-united-states-vladimir-putin-russia-war-in-ukraine-peace-talks/Malaysia's Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan announced that several key declarations will be adopted at the October Asean Summit, following agreements made at the 15th East Asia Summit. This move reflects a collective commitment to deepen cooperation among EAS member countries, including Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, and others, in response to global and regional challenges.
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/07/11/east-asia-summit-declarations-to-boost-cooperation-to-be-adopted-during-asean-summit-says-tok-matChina is stepping in to fill the void left by the US as a global champion of free trade and multilateral cooperation. The move comes after the Trump administration's protectionist policies, including steep tariffs on multiple countries, have led to growing debate about the destabilization of the international order. China has presented itself as a new beacon of global cooperation through various initiatives, but it remains to be seen whether its rhetoric matches reality.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/07/11/world/china-a-defender-of-free-trade/Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Fidan participated in the Seventh Trilateral Meeting of the Türkiye-ASEAN Sectoral Dialogue Partnership and met with Malaysian counterpart Mohamad Hasan on the sidelines. He also held talks with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Brunei's Second Minister of Foreign Affairs Erywan Yusof, as ASEAN considers elevating Türkiye to full dialogue partner status in the near future.
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkish-fm-bolsters-ties-with-asean-partners-in-kuala-lumpur-211348The individual has held senior positions at the German Foreign Office and Federal Chancellery, including Deputy Head of Mission to the EU Political and Security Committee in Brussels and as Deputy Foreign Policy Advisor and Director for Global Affairs in Berlin. She previously served as Germany's ambassador to Moldova from 2018 to 2022, shaping German foreign policy on global issues, Africa, development, and migration before her appointment in Bucharest.
https://www.romania-insider.com/new-german-ambassador-romania-july-2025US Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal have introduced a bipartisan bill imposing 500% tariffs on imports from countries that continue to buy Russian oil, gas, uranium, and other resources, including China and India, which are Russia's main customers. The bill aims to pressure Moscow into negotiations to end the war, with Graham stating "We are no longer playing cat and mouse with Russia and sanctions".
https://www.fakti.bg/en/world/985118-the-sponsors-of-the-new-us-sanctions-against-russia-informed-their-european-allies-and-ukraine-about-the-bill