MANILA (Reuters) - Three Russian warships, including two anti-submarine vessels, docked in Manila on Friday to unload what navy officials said was weaponry and military vehicles donated to the Philippines as part of a new defence relationship.
It was the third port visit this year by Russian warships as part of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's moves to engage closely with Moscow, an arch-rival of Manila's former colonial master and closest defence ally, the United States.
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