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Ukrainians stage a protest outside of the United Nations Office during special session of the UN Human Rights Council on the war in Ukraine, in Geneva on May 12, 2022. Fabrice Coffrini, AFP/File

Ukrainians stage a protest outside of the United Nations Office during special session of the UN Human Rights Council on the war in Ukraine, in Geneva on May 12, 2022. Ukraine slams what it calls the "sheer horror" and "pure evil" being inflicted on their country by Russian forces as the United Nations Human Rights Council holds an extraordinary session on Ukraine. Fabrice Coffrini, AFP

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Job Manahan

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/176957381733020220512-ukraine-un-protest-AFP-1.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Ukrainians stage a protest outside of the United Nations Office during special session of the UN Human Rights Council on the war in Ukraine, in Geneva on May 12, 2022. <em>Fabrice Coffrini, AFP/File</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Ukraine is applying for a sectoral dialogue partnership with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, which the Philippines is chairing this year, an official said on Monday.</p><p>Asked about the matter in Mandaue City ahead of the Foreign Ministers&#x27; Retreat on Thursday, ASEAN spokesperson Dax Imperial told reporters that Ukraine’s request is “under consideration” by the member states.</p><p>“It’s still ongoing, so there is really no decision yet on that,” Imperial said. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2026/1/27/asean-eyes-digital-partnership-with-russia-for-promotions-content-1613">ASEAN eyes digital partnership with Russia for promotions, content</a></div><p>He added that the matter &quot;will be touched on&quot; during the ASEAN Senior Officials&#x27; Meeting in coming weeks.</p><p>“But again, it will depend on how detailed the discussions will be,” said Imperial.</p><p>He said SOM delegates will discuss Ukraine&#x27;s request and bring it to their respective foreign ministers.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/1/27/all-parties-bent-on-concluding-negotiations-for-south-china-sea-code-of-conduct-this-2026-1947">All parties ‘bent on concluding negotiations’ for South China Sea code of conduct this 2026 – official</a></div><p>Ukrainian Ambassador to the Philippines Yuliia Fediv earlier told state-run Philippine News Agency that her country wants to become an official dialogue partner of the ASEAN by the end of 2026.</p><p>Dialogue partners are non-members that have formal partnerships withj the regional bloc. Among ASEAN&#x27;s dialogue partners are Australia, Canada, China, the European Union, Russia and the United States.</p><p>Fediv said Ukraine wants to amplify its presence in Southeast Asia and to boost cooperation with the Philippines and its neighbors.</p><p>Aside from this, the country seeks to have effective cooperation with ASEAN regarding trade, energy, and disaster management most especially amid its ongoing war with Russia.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/1/27/afp-report-of-filipino-fatality-in-ukraine-remains-unverified-1540">AFP: Report of Filipino fatality in Ukraine remains unverified</a></div>

<p>Ukraine is applying for a sectoral dialogue partnership with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, which the Philippines is chairing this year, an official said on Monday.</p>

Ukraine is applying for a sectoral dialogue partnership with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, which the Philippines is chairing this year, an official said on Monday.

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Ukraine seeks sectoral dialogue partnership with ASEAN

Job Manahan,

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Published Jan 28, 2026 12:54 PM PHT

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