The Kremlin has been persistently modernising its military force and using it to promote national interests - sometimes committing to armed interventions outside national borders. That said, it is hard to imagine Russian tanks ever rolling deep into Southeast Asia despite a certain extravagant politicians' prophesy: "Russian soldiers will wash their boots in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean". Perhaps the main reason for Asia-Pacific nations to keep themselves briefed on developments in Russia is to ensure the armies of their own countries are efficient and properly equipped. And that can be achieved through learning from Russia when making their decisions.
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