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Philippine president Bongbong Marcos announces that 24 Filipino nationals detained in Russia will be released

Philippines–Russia relations — Philippine president Bongbong Marcos announces that 24 Filipino nationals detained in Russia will be released and repatriated to the Philippines following a meeting with Russian pr

Published June 19, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Philippines–Russia relations.

Philippine president Bongbong Marcos announces that 24 Filipino nationals detained in Russia will be released and repatriated to the Philippines following a meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Kazan. [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/russia-frees-24-filipinos-after-prime-minister-marcos-talks-with-putin/ (AP via CBS News)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2026-06-19).