https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/after-marcos-meets-with-putin-russia-releases-24-filipinosContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/after-marcos-meets-with-putin-russia-releases-24-filipinoshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/after-marcos-meets-with-putin-russia-releases-24-filipinos#u15386Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:16:27 +0000President Vladimir Putin ordered the release of 24 Filipinos detained in Irkutsk, Siberia. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. raised the issue during a summit meeting in Kazan. The Department of Foreign Affairs views the move as a sign of strengthening ties between the two nations.What's confirmed:President Vladimir Putin ordered the release of 24 Filipinos detained in Irkutsk, Siberia.President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. discussed the detainees with Putin during a summit in Kazan.Still unconfirmed:DFA Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro described the release as a testament to growing Philippines-Russia ties. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/after-marcos-meets-with-putin-russia-releases-24-filipinoshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/after-marcos-meets-with-putin-russia-releases-24-filipinos#u10256Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:31:46 +0000Russia freed 24 Filipinos who were held for months without charges in Siberia. The release followed a meeting in Kazan between Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and President Vladimir Putin. The individuals returned to Manila via flights that arrived early Sunday.What's confirmed:President Vladimir Putin ordered the release of 24 Filipinos.The individuals were detained in Siberia for months without charges.President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. raised concerns for the detainees during a meeting with Putin in Kazan.The 24 Filipinos arrived in Manila on two flights early Sunday.The detainees wer