Russia frees 24 Filipinos after Marcos speaks with Putin (opens original article in a new tab)

Russia released 24 Filipinos detained in Siberia after Philippine President Marcos raised concerns during a meeting with Putin, with the detainees set to return to Manila.

• Russia freed 24 Filipinos detained in Siberia without charges
• Philippine President Marcos raised concerns during a meeting with Putin
• Marcos is ASEAN's rotating president and led a commemoration of ASEAN-Russia diplomatic relations
• The Filipinos were scheduled to return to Manila on two flights