President Vladimir Putin on Thursday hailed Russia's ties with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as leaders at a summit agreed to further expand the "strategic partnership" between Moscow and the regional bloc. The meeting in Kazan marked the 35th anniversary of Russia-ASEAN relations.The summit focused on global and regional issues, the progress in Russia-ASEAN ties, and areas for future cooperation. Putin also held a series of bilateral meetings with ASEAN leaders during the event, which he co-chaired with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, whose country holds the association's rotating presidency.advertisementRead Full StoryLeaders taking part in the summit included representatives…