Ukraine becomes 'another divisive issue' in Asean

Asean has issued statements calling for a ceasefire, but is criticised for not having named Russia as the aggressor. PHOTO: REUTERS
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JAKARTA (THE JAKARTA POST/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - Stark differences among Asean member states in their responses to the Russian invasion of Ukraine have resulted in a more muted regional response to the war.

In the approximately two weeks since the invasion, the group has issued two statements calling for an immediate ceasefire and the continuation of political dialogue.

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