News in photos: President Duterte now in Moscow

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte reviews an honour guard upon his arrival at Moscow's Vnukovo Airport late on May 22, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Alexander NEMENOV
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte reviews an honour guard upon his arrival at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport late on May 22, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Alexander NEMENOV

 

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte (C) gets off the plane upon his arrival at Moscow's Vnukovo Airport late on May 22, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Alexander NEMENOV
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte (C) gets off the plane upon his arrival at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport late on May 22, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Alexander NEMENOV

 

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte arrived in Moscow late Monday night (early Tuesday dawn Manila time) to begin his five-day official visit to the Russian Federation, upon the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Duterte, arrived with his high-level delegation in Moscow’s Vnukovo International Airport, and is welcomed by Russian officials.

The President is scheduled to meet with the Russian leaders, President Putin and Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev.

He is also set to attend several business forums and the Filipino community gathering.